Garston is a small settlement in northern Southland, in the South Island of New Zealand, located close to the region's boundary with Otago. It is the most inland settlement in New Zealand.[1] It is situated south of Lake Wakatipu and close to the upper reaches of the Mataura River, between Kingston and Lumsden.[2] Garston is connected to both Kingston and Lumsden by SH 6.[3]
Garston | |
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Town | |
.svg)  Garston | |
| Coordinates: 45°28′9″S 168°41′0″E / 45.46917°S 168.68333°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland |
| Territorial authority | Southland |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode | 9793 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Garston is notable for its trout fishing and ice skating.[4] Local attractions include the Garston Pub and recently developed mountain biking track. The Around the Mountains Cycle Trail passes through the town.[5]
Education edit
Garston School is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6[6] with a roll of 70 as of February 2024.[7] It opened about 1882.[8]
References edit
- ^ Owens, Peter (28 March 2019). "Family deal proposed for church". NZ Catholic Newspaper. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Garston". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. 1905. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ Grant, David. "Southland places - Northern Southland". teara.govt.nz. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ Searle, Jamie (30 September 2018). "Increasing number of overseas anglers concerns Southland fishing enthusiasts". Stuff. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ Davison, Richard (17 January 2017). "Garston, a new tourist destination in the south". Stuff. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ Education Counts: Garston School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Garston - The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]. New Zealand: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1905. pp. 1018–1019.
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