Amuri County, Former county in Canterbury region, New Zealand
The county encompassed several notable settlements including Hanmer Springs and Waiau, stretching across the northern part of Canterbury region at latitude -42.77 and longitude 172.85.
Established in 1876 as part of New Zealand's local government system, Amuri County operated until 1989 when it merged with Cheviot County to form Hurunui District.
The administrative center of Culverden hosted the county council meetings from 1890 to 1989, representing local governance and community decision-making processes.
Located near Hanmer Springs, approximately 12 kilometers away, the former county territory contains facilities such as Woodbank Park Cottages and Amuri Skifield.
The name Amuri derives from the Amuri Plain surrounding Culverden township, while Amuri Bluff marks a distinctive coastal feature near Oaro.
Inception: 1876
GPS coordinates: -42.77006,172.85129
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:16
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
22.3 kmReviews
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