Local authority Population 3108 (2006 Census) North Te Rapa Southeast Claudelands Northeast Queenwood | Date established 1949 South Whitiora East Fairfield, Waikato Year established 1949 Electoral ward Hamilton West | |
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Beerescourt is a suburb in western Hamilton, New Zealand. It is named after Capt. G. B. Beere, who was granted land in the military settlement at the conclusion of the New Zealand Land Wars. He set up a fort, and the area became known as Beere's Fort. The name was eventually changed to Beerescourt.
Map of Beerescourt, Hamilton, New Zealand
The suburb became a part of Hamilton in 1949 with the 5th boundary extension.The suburb is centred on a low hill,the location of the original fort and lies between State Highway 1 and the Waikato river giving ready access to the CBD and the riverside walkway.The hill and the riverside area give good elevated views.There is a small local shopping centre as well as quick access to shops along Te Rapa Straight.
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