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Garston, New Zealand

Coordinates: 45°28′9″S 168°41′0″E / 45.46917°S 168.68333°E / -45.46917; 168.68333
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Garston
Town
Garston is located in New Zealand
Garston
Garston
Coordinates: 45°28′9″S 168°41′0″E / 45.46917°S 168.68333°E / -45.46917; 168.68333
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland
Territorial authoritySouthland
Time zoneUTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Postcode
9793
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

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 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

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Garston School is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6[6] with a roll of 71 as of August 2024.[7] It opened about 1882.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Owens, Peter (28 March 2019). "Family deal proposed for church". NZ Catholic Newspaper. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Garston". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. 1905. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  3. ^ Grant, David. "Southland places - Northern Southland". teara.govt.nz. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  4. ^ Searle, Jamie (30 September 2018). "Increasing number of overseas anglers concerns Southland fishing enthusiasts". Stuff. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  5. ^ Davison, Richard (17 January 2017). "Garston, a new tourist destination in the south". Stuff. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  6. ^ Education Counts: Garston School
  7. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ Garston - The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]. New Zealand: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1905. pp. 1018–1019.