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Waihola

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Country
  
New Zealand

District
  
Clutha

Rural Delivery Postcode (RD 1, Outram)
  
9073

Local time
  
Friday 8:50 AM

Area code
  
03

Region
  
Otago

PO Box Lobby Postcode (Waihola, Waihola)
  
9243

International telephone access and area code
  
03

Population
  
249 (2006)

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Weather
  
9°C, Wind W at 24 km/h, 77% Humidity

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.

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Map of Waihola 9073, New Zealand

Etymology

  • The name Waihola is accepted to be analogous with the word wai-hora, meaning "spreading waters".
  • The place name for the location of Waihola is not assigned as an official place name by the NZ Geographic Names Board.
  • The place name also creates some interest as the Māori alphabet does not actually contain the letter 'L'.

    • 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
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