Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
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Leeston is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 2,490, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Leeston sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leeston to your route.
Leeston (Māori: Karumata) is a town on the Canterbury Plains in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres southwest of Christchurch, between the shore of Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora and the mouth of the Rakaia River. The town is home to a growing number of services which have increased andRead more
diversified along with the population. Leeston has a supermarket, schools (pre-school, primary school and high school), churches, hospital (for the elderly only), gym, cafes, restaurants, medical centre, pharmacy and post office. The Selwyn District Council currently has a service office in Leeston, after the headquarters was shifted to Rolleston.
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Leeston is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.7667 latitude, 172.3000 longitude.
Leeston has a population of approximately 2,490 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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