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Story: South Canterbury places

This is a comprehensive guide to the towns, coastal and inland areas, and other places of interest in South Canterbury.

Story by John Wilson

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Waitaki hydroelectricity system Waitaki hydroelectricity system
Cakes from Pleasant Point Cakes from Pleasant Point
Interactive: Cave war memorial Cave war memorial
Pareora freezing works Pareora freezing works
Waihi School for boys Waihi School for boys
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How to cite this page

John Wilson, South Canterbury places, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/south-canterbury-places (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by John Wilson, published 2 March 2009, updated 17 August 2015.