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References
- ↑ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 71. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ↑ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 378.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Coordinates: 42°49′S172°30′E / 42.817°S 172.500°E
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