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Colac Bay (1st of 3)

Colac Bay

Colac Bay/Ōraka provides some of the best ocean surfing in Southland. This artwork is at the entrance to the town.

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

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David Grant. 'Southland places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/southland-places/8/3/1