Pleasant Point, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Pleasant Point is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,460. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Pleasant Point
Pleasant Point is a small country town in southern Canterbury, New Zealand, some 19 km (12 mi) inland from Timaru, on State Highway 8. It is a service town for the surrounding farming district. One of its main attractions is the heritage railway, the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, which operates steam locomotives and one of only two Model T Ford railcar replicas in the world. It attracts about 10,000 people a year. For almost one hundred years, the Fairlie branch line railway passed through the town. It closed on 2 March 1968, and the heritage line utilises 2.5 km (1.6 mi) of track along the branch's old route.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,460 |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | -44.2667°, 171.1333° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.0 inches (990 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About Pleasant Point
Pleasant Point is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,460. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2667°S, 171.1333°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Pleasant Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.7").
Schools in Pleasant Point
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School | - | - | - | - |
| Pleasant Point Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pleasant Point
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100,3FM South Canterbury | geraldine, local radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pleasant Point
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Historical Museum | ||||
| Geraldine Military Musuem | ||||
| Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum | ||||
| Pleasant Point Railway | ||||
| South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| South Canterbury Museum | ||||
| South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum. |
Libraries in Pleasant Point
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Library and Service Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Timaru District Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Pleasant Point
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pleasant Point
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pleasant Point
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pleasant Point
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pleasant Point
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Pleasant Point
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dobson Ski Field | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fox Peak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Roundhill Ski Field | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pleasant Point
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oamaru Airport | OAM | Medium Airport |
| Timaru Airport | TIU | Medium Airport |
| Anama airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small Airport |
| Cattle Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hakatere Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mesopotamia Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Hutt Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pudding Hill Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rangitata Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tekapo Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Waimate Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pleasant Point
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St John's |
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Pleasant Point has a population of 1,460 residents and is located in New Zealand..
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Pleasant Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.
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