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unusual facts about Hanmer Springs



1888 North Canterbury earthquake

In the North Canterbury region many buildings were severely damaged, particularly in the Hope Valley and Hanmer areas.

Main North Line, New Zealand

from Culverden to Hanmer Springs and Tophouse, with the line splitting into two branches in Tophouse, one to Nelson and the other down the Wairau River valley to Blenheim.

Waiau Branch

One notable proposal at this time involved extending the line via Hanmer Springs to Tophouse, and then building two routes from there, one to Nelson and one down the Wairau River valley to Blenheim.


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