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Owaka is the largest community in the Catlins, a small South Otago town whose Māori name means 'the place of canoes' for its position near the Ōwaka River. It grew as a service town from the 1860s as the Otago gold rush and early farming reached this rugged southern corner, and a railway from Balclutha reached the town in 1896. Today it is the hub of the Catlins, a base for visitors exploring the waterfalls, forests and wild coast of the Southern Scenic Route.
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What is Owaka known for?
Owaka is the largest community in the Catlins, a small South Otago town whose Māori name means 'the place of canoes' for its position near the Ōwaka River. It grew as a service town from the 1860s as the Otago gold rush and early farming reached this rugged southern corner, and a railway from Balclutha reached the town in 1896. Today it is the hub of the Catlins, a base for visitors exploring the waterfalls, forests and wild coast of the Southern Scenic Route.
What region is Owaka in?
Owaka is in the Otago region of New Zealand.
What is the population of Owaka?
Owaka has an estimated population of around 400 (Stats NZ estimate).
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