Carters Beach
Carters Beach | |
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Coastal settlement | |
.svg)  Carters Beach | |
| Coordinates: 41°45′S 171°34′E / 41.750°S 171.567°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | West Coast Region |
| District | Buller District |
Carters Beach is a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) west of Westport on State Highway 67A.[1] It is the only sheltered sandy beach on the West Coast suitable for swimming.[2]
Carters Beach was named after an early settler who farmed the area in the late 1800s.[2]
An 18-hole golf course and Westport Airport are located near the town.[2] Erosion along Rotary Road has caused the closure of the beachside road and may eventually lead to the closure of the nearby airport.[3]
References
- ^ "Carters Beach". cartersbythesea.co.nz. Carters By the Sea Motel.
- ^ a b c Nathan, Simon (23 February 2009). "West Coast places". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ Redmond, Adele (3 February 2018). "Storm accelerates coastal erosion at Carters Beach". Stuff.co.nz.
41°45′S 171°34′E / 41.750°S 171.567°E
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