Motukarara
Motukarara | |
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Locality | |
Rural road near Motukarara | |
| Coordinates: 43°43′30″S 172°34′52″E / 43.725°S 172.581°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
| Ward | Springs |
| Electorates | Selwyn Te Tai Tonga |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7672 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Motukarara is a settlement in the Selwyn District and Banks Peninsula. It is located on State Highway 75 and on the northeast of Lake Ellesmere/Te Waihora. It has a Racecourse for horse racing.