Oturehua in the context of "State Highway 85 (New Zealand)"

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⭐ Core Definition: Oturehua

Oturehua is a small settlement in the Ida Valley of the Maniototo, in Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. The settlement is 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is located 25 km (16 mi) from Ranfurly, via the Ida Valley - Omakau Road and State Highway 85. The Otago Central Rail Trail passes through the settlement. The population was 112 residents at last count.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place where the summer star stands still" for Ōturēhua.

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Oturehua in the context of Maniototo Plain

The Maniatoto Plain, usually simply known as The Maniatoto, is an elevated inland region in Otago, New Zealand. The region roughly surrounds the upper reaches of the Taieri River and the Manuherikia River. It is bounded by the Kakanui Range to the north and the Rock and Pillar Range to the southeast. It has a harsh, dry climate, ranging from over 30 °C in mid-summer to -15 °C in mid-winter.

The region is sparsely populated, with the largest centres being Ranfurly, Naseby, Wedderburn and Oturehua.

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← Maniototo Plain ← Maniototo
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
Ida Valley → Maniototo → Central Otago → South Island → Ranfurly, New Zealand → State Highway 85 (New Zealand) → Otago Central Rail Trail → Ministry for Culture and Heritage → Antares →