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Garston, New Zealand

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Garston
Town
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Garston
Coordinates: 45°28′9″S168°41′0″E / 45.46917°S 168.68333°E / -45.46917; 168.68333
CountryNew Zealand
Region Southland
Territorial authority Southland
Time zone UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Postcode
9793
Local iwi Ngāi 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

Garston School is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6 [6] with a roll of 74 as of October 2025. [7] It opened about 1882. [8]

References

  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. ↑ "Garston School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
  7. ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  8. ↑ Garston - The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]. New Zealand: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1905. pp. 1018–1019.


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