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Waimate

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The rural centre of Waimate sits between Timaru and Oamaru. For centuries the area was a seasonal hunting camp for Maori. When European settlers arrived, Waimate became a saw-milling town. These days it is a farming centre; berry growing and bulb propagation are other local pursuits. The majority of the town’s original Edwardian buildings are still standing. If you approach Waimate from the north, you’ll notice a white horse shape near the top of the hills behind the town. The White Horse was made as a tribute to the Clydesdale horses that were used to break the land into pasture. Waimate is also memorable for its population of wild wallabies.
Functional facts: Approx. population 7000, information centre, wide range of shops and services.

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Other towns near Waimate by road:

Timaru (41 minutes)
Oamaru (44 minutes)
Kurow (55 minutes)

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Waimate does not have any rail stations.

Other towns near Waimate by air:

Waimate does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Timaru (41 minutes)

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