Garston,_New_Zealand

Garston, New Zealand

Garston, New Zealand

Town in Southland, New Zealand

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]

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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

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

  1. [1]
    Owens, Peter (28 March 2019). "Family deal proposed for church". NZ Catholic Newspaper. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
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    "Garston". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. 1905. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
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    Grant, David. "Southland places - Northern Southland". teara.govt.nz. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
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    Searle, Jamie (30 September 2018). "Increasing number of overseas anglers concerns Southland fishing enthusiasts". Stuff. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
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    Davison, Richard (17 January 2017). "Garston, a new tourist destination in the south". Stuff. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
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    Education Counts: Garston School
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    "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  8. [8]
    Garston - The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]. New Zealand: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1905. pp. 1018–1019.


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