Duntroon
Town in Canterbury, New Zealand
Duntroon is a small farming-town in the Waitaki District of New Zealand's South Island. Although once a North Otago town, it is now within Canterbury. Just north of the town runs the Waitaki River, which formed the former border between the two regions, before the border moved south to put most of Waitaki District, including Duntroon, within Canterbury. To the east of the village runs the Maerewhenua River. Near the village are the Earthquakes, a limestone-cliff formation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100
- Coordinates
- -44.855, 170.685
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Duntroon
Duntroon belongs to New Zealand and has the feel of a small settlement. Records put its population near 100. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: adventure. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Duntroon
Adventure in Duntroon
(1)For adventure, expect Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Duntroon.
Best time to visit Duntroon
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Duntroon are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching New Zealand. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Duntroon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Duntroon known for?
- Duntroon, in New Zealand, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 100 residents.
- What can you do in Duntroon?
- Recorded activities in Duntroon include Climbing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Duntroon?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Duntroon located?
- Duntroon is located in New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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