Country New Zealand Rural Delivery Postcode (RD 1, Outram) 9073 Local time Friday 8:50 AM Area code 03 | PO Box Lobby Postcode (Waihola, Waihola) 9243 International telephone access and area code 03 Population 249 (2006) | |
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The township of Waihola lies between Dunedin and Milton, New Zealand in Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. It lies close to the southeast shore of the shallow tidal lake which shares its name.
Contents
- Map of Waihola 9073 New Zealand
- Etymology
- Location
- Tourism
- Lake Waihola Waipori Wetlands
- Sinclair WetlandsTe Nohoaka o Tukiauau
- References
Map of Waihola 9073, New Zealand
Etymology
Location
The town is located on State Highway 1, and the South Island Main Trunk rail line runs through it, though trains no longer stop. The township is within the boundaries of Clutha District.
Tourism
Waihola is a popular destination for day-trips from Dunedin, 35 kilometres to the north, and the lake is a venue for many water sports, including waterskiing, rowing, and yachting.
Lake Waihola Waipori Wetlands
"The 2175-hectare Waihola Waipori wetland system is one of the largest and most significant remaining lowland wetland systems in New Zealand. It is a diverse and highly productive ecosystem that supports threatened species such as the giant kokopu and the South Island Fernbird. The wetland is of great significance to Kai Tahu and an important recreational hunting and fishing area" (Lake Waihola Waipori Wetlands Society).Sinclair Wetlands|Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau
Te Ara Encyclopaedia of New Zealand page with video
Sinclair Wetlands Wikipedia page
References
Waihola Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA