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Waimairi Beach

Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania

About Waimairi Beach

Waimairi Beach sits on the route: 5 minutes from Aranui.

Waimairi Beach is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 1,340, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Waimairi Beach 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 Waimairi Beach to your route.

About Waimairi Beach

Waimairi Beach is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located north-east of the city. It is east of Parklands and north of North New Brighton. The word "waimairi" translates to "listless stream". One of the main roads through the suburb is Aston Drive. This was originally Vogel Street, named after Prime

Read more Minister Julius Vogel (1835–1899) and renamed to Aston Street in 1848 after local landowner Sidney John Aston (1886–1946) and then to Aston Drive in 1995. The area was part of Waimairi County until 1982, when the county was renamed to Waimairi District. The district was amalgamated into the Christchurch City Council in 1989 as part of the 1989 New Zealand local government reforms.

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Where is Waimairi Beach located?

Waimairi Beach is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.4783 latitude, 172.7201 longitude.

What is the population of Waimairi Beach?

Waimairi Beach has a population of approximately 1,340 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,340
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.4783, 172.7201

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

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Nearby Destinations

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South New Brighton

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