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Porters Pass
939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
West Melton sits on the route: 15 minutes from Rolleston, 57km from Porters Pass.
West Melton is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 2,710, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, West Melton 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 West Melton to your route.
West Melton is a town in the Selwyn District, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located 24 kilometres (15 mi) west of Christchurch and is part of the Christchurch metropolitan area. The town has a population of 2,450 (June 2023), making it the 123rd-largest urban area in New Zealand, theRead more
16th-largest in Canterbury and fifth-largest in the Selwyn District (behind Darfield and before Leeston).
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West Melton is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.5167 latitude, 172.3667 longitude.
West Melton has a population of approximately 2,710 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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mountain pass
939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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