Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
Woodend sits on the route: 10 minutes from Waikuku Beach.
Woodend is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 5,430, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Woodend 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 Woodend to your route.
Woodend is a town in the Waimakariri District, in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It may have been named because it was on the edge of what was then called the Maori Bush, or after an early settler, Thomas Wooding. It is situated with both the Waimakariri and Ashley / Rakahuri Rivers runningRead more
either side. Woodend is 6.6 kilometres north of Kaiapoi and 6.3 kilometres to the east of Rangiora. Woodend is within walking distance of the town of Pegasus.
The town has a population of 5,470 (June 2025). It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of central Christchurch, and is part of the city's metropolitan area. Woodend is located near Woodend Beach. It is possible to go swimming, surfing, walking, running and horse riding there. The Tūhaitara Coastal Park is known for its walking and mountain biking trails. The Tutaepatu Trail links Woodend Beach, Pegasus Town and Waikuku Beach.
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Woodend is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.3167 latitude, 172.6667 longitude.
Woodend has a population of approximately 5,430 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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