Waiau

A DigitalNZ Story by Jemma

Waiau is a small town in north Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand. It lies 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Hanmer Springs on the northern bank of the Waiau Uwha River, some 30 kilometres from the river's mouth.

Image: Waiau war memorial

Waiau war memorial

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Marble Island, Waiau River

Marble Island, Waiau River

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Waiau River

Waiau River

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Waiau Gorge and Bridge

Waiau Gorge and Bridge

Alexander Turnbull Library