Amuri County, Former county in Canterbury region, New Zealand
Amuri County was a historical administrative territory in northern Canterbury encompassing settlements like Hanmer Springs and Waiau. The area stretched across flat to rolling land shaped by the Amuri Plain.
Amuri County was established in 1876 as part of New Zealand's local government system. In 1989 the territory merged with Cheviot County to form Hurunui District.
The name Amuri comes from the Amuri Plain that surrounds Culverden, shaping the identity of this area. Today visitors can still see this landscape and understand how important this flat region was for the settlements here.
The area lies near Hanmer Springs, a popular destination with hot pools and outdoor activities. Visitors can explore several historic sites and protected areas spread across the former county territory.
Culverden served as the administrative center where county council meetings were held throughout the territory's existence. Amuri Bluff near Oaro is a distinctive coastal landmark that characterizes the former county's landscape.
Inception: 1876
GPS coordinates: -42.77006,172.85129
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04
Pegasus Bay
36.6 km
Mendip Hills Station
38.4 km
Cob Cottage Museum
20 km
Waiau Presbyterian Church
20.1 km
Hurunui Hotel
14.4 km
All Saints' Church
20.5 km
Hanmer Lodge
27.8 km
Waikari War Memorial
25.7 km
Seaward River Truss Bridge
39.7 km
Glenmark Station Stables
28.6 km
St James Presbyterian church
24.3 km
Cheviot Hills Belltower
35.6 km
Waiau Coronation Library and Hall
20 km
Hawarden war memorial
24.2 km
Former Post Office, Hanmer Springs
27.7 km
Cathedral Gully
37.9 km
Glenmark Station House Ruins
28.3 km
Cheviot Hills Mansion Ruins
35.7 km
Derrett's House and Stables
20.3 km
Flintoft
8.1 km
Cheviot Hills Manager's House
35.6 km
Waiau Ferry Bridge
21.4 km
Hanmer Plain
26.4 km
War memorial park
24.3 km
The Corriedale
25.2 km
Hawarden Community War Memorial Hall
24.2 km
Manse
20.5 km
Highfield Woolshed
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