Story: Southland places

The Southland bush

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David Grant, Southland places – The Southland bush, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/map/20192/the-southland-bush (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by David Grant, published 2 March 2009, updated 25 May 2015.

Comments

Misty
10 February 2013

Great stories. I would be interested in knowing more about the old railway between Winton and Nightcaps, and surrounding areas. Where the Siding places were etc.. The old Lime-works and Coal mines have a wonderful History, but sadly the Railway information is not easily found. A history lost, but a few like myself wanting to research that area. I had heard there was a village and Siding at Oreti, but i can not find this information anywhere. Love the History