Story: South Canterbury region

South Canterbury

The South Canterbury region as discussed in this entry stretches from the Rangitātā River in the north to the Waitaki River in the south. The Southern Alps define the western boundary, and the Pacific coast the eastern.

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John Wilson, 'South Canterbury region - Overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/11293/south-canterbury (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by John Wilson, updated 1 Feb 2017