Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
Temuka sits on the route: 25 minutes from Pleasant Point.
Temuka is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 4,840, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Temuka 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 Temuka to your route.
Temuka is a town on New Zealand's Canterbury Plains, 15 kilometres north of Timaru and 142 km south of Christchurch. It is located at the centre of a rich sheep and dairy farming region, for which it is a service town. It lies on the north bank of the Temuka River, just above its confluence with the ÅŒpihiRead more
River.
Temuka is the second largest town in South Canterbury after Timaru. Temuka is home to three schools, two primary schools and one secondary school. Temuka is accessed by New Zealand's State Highway Number 1 and the Main South Line railway allowing for major cargo handling. Temuka is north of the Opihi and Temuka rivers. The local secondary school, Opihi College, takes its name from the Opihi River. Both rivers are popular with locals and tourists. Almost all traffic passing north or south goes through or around Temuka. Temuka has recently had the redevelopment of the local Domain by incorporating a skate park to join the other facilities which include a swimming pool, mini golf, golf, netball, outdoor bowls and tennis. There are also rugby and football fields, a stadium complex and a holiday park.
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Temuka is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -44.2283 latitude, 171.2801 longitude.
Temuka has a population of approximately 4,840 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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