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'''Colac Bay''' ('''Oraka''' in |
'''Colac Bay''' ('''Oraka''' in [[Māori language|Māori]]) is a small township on the [[Southern Scenic Route]], 10 minutes from [[Riverton, New Zealand|Riverton]], [[New Zealand]]. Surrounding areas include Longwood, Tihaka, Waipango, Round Hill, Wakapatu, Ruahine, [[Pahia]] and [[Orepuki]]. |
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The town hugs the bay, with sandy beaches and |
The town hugs the bay, with sandy beaches, and has a popular surf spot known as Trees. The town has a small dairy, craft shop, pub, caravan park, community hall and Marae. The town has a statue of a surfer riding a wave, popular with tourists. |
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Colac Bay Hill, Lake George, Howell's Hills and the [[Longwood Range]] make up the geographic landmarks. In places |
Colac Bay Hill, Lake George, Howell's Hills and the [[Longwood Range]] make up the geographic landmarks. In places Centre Island and Stewart Island can be seen by looking across [[Foveaux Strait]]. |
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Revision as of 22:07, 9 June 2012
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Colac Bay
Colac Bay (Oraka in Māori) is a small township on the Southern Scenic Route, 10 minutes from Riverton, New Zealand. Surrounding areas include Longwood, Tihaka, Waipango, Round Hill, Wakapatu, Ruahine, Pahia and Orepuki.
The town hugs the bay, with sandy beaches, and has a popular surf spot known as Trees. The town has a small dairy, craft shop, pub, caravan park, community hall and Marae. The town has a statue of a surfer riding a wave, popular with tourists.
Colac Bay Hill, Lake George, Howell's Hills and the Longwood Range make up the geographic landmarks. In places Centre Island and Stewart Island can be seen by looking across Foveaux Strait.
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