The Pines Beach

Pines Beach after the 2010 Canterbury earthquake

The Pines Beach is a small village situated roughly 4 km east of Kaiapoi in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 1 km north of the mouth of the Waimakariri River. It takes its name from its close proximity to both a pine forest and the beach.

The Pines Beach is a relatively small town. The majority of the area consists of residential housing with only one convenience store and a park called "The Pines Beach Oval".

The Oval is a small section of land in the centre of the town. It is in the shape of an oval and has a playground, basketball court, swings, a skate park and a BMX track. An annual gala is held on the Oval.

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    Coordinates: 43°22′48″S 172°42′06″E / 43.3800°S 172.7016°E / -43.3800; 172.7016


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