Story: Canterbury places

Welcome to Rakaia

Welcome to Rakaia

The township of Rakaia lies on the south bank of the Rakaia River, where salmon fishing is popular.

Using this item

Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Jock Phillips

All images & media in this story

How to cite this page:

John Wilson, 'Canterbury places - Mid-Canterbury Plains', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/10274/welcome-to-rakaia (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by John Wilson, reviewed & revised 6 Jul 2015, updated 17 Aug 2015