Waimate Tourism

Waimate is the principal town of the Waimate District. It services a large rural catchment in the southern part of South Canterbury, which itself, is part of the greater Canterbury province in the South Island of New Zealand. Waimate is situated just inland from the East Coast about 2/3 of the way down the Island. It is discovered via a short detour west when travelling on State Highway One, the main North/South road. Waimate is 45.7 km south of Timaru, the main port city in South Canterbury and 20 km north of the Waitaki River, which forms the border between Canterbury and the Otago province to the south. The population of the Waimate District was recorded in the 2006 census as 7,206 people. The district's area of 3,582.19 square kilometres forms the southern section of the agriculturally rich Canterbury Plains. Waimate is well-known for its population of Bennett's wallabies. These marsupials were introduced from Australia and now live wild in the countryside surrounding the town. It is also recognised for it's White Horse Monument which is a silhouette of a white horse that can be seen on the hills behind the town. It commemorates the Clydesdale horses that helped in a major part when breaking in the land in the earlier days. Visitors to the monument's lookout are rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of the the town and the district's green plains out towards the pacific ocean.

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This warm abode of Waimate is a delightful place to visit in New Zealand. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Dunedin, New Zealand. Attractions in Dunedin include Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Wildlife Centre, Tatare Tunnels Walk. To reach Waimate, hop on a flight to airport which is the nearest major Dunedin International Airport. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.

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