Ettrick, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ettrick
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Looking along State Highway 8 at Ettrick
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago region |
| Territorial authorities | Central Otago District |
| Ward | Teviot Valley Ward |
| Community | Teviot Valley Community |
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| Area | |
| • Urban area | 8.17 km2 (3.15 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Urban area | 190 |
| • Density | 23.3/km2 (60.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
9572
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| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Ettrick is a small town located in the Otago region of New Zealand. You can find it on the South Island, which is one of New Zealand's two main islands.
Where is Ettrick?
Ettrick is right next to the Clutha River. It is also on State Highway 8, a main road. The town is south of Roxburgh. It is also about five kilometers northwest of Millers Flat. Many streets in Ettrick are named after towns in the Scottish Borders. This is because many early settlers came from Scotland.
Ettrick's History
Ettrick was started by Scottish settlers in the 1860s. This was during the Otago gold rush, when many people came looking for gold. The town was named after the Ettrick Valley in Scotland.
Ettrick was one of the first places in New Zealand to grow apples. Today, most people in Ettrick work in farming. They raise sheep and beef cattle, and some still grow fruit, especially apples. The town also has a charming tearoom. This tearoom serves visitors and was even used in a Toyota Hilux advertisement in 2011.
People of Ettrick
Statistics New Zealand describes Ettrick as a rural settlement. In 2018, about 171 people lived there. The town covers an area of 8.17 square kilometers.
Most people in Ettrick are of European background. A smaller number identify as Māori, Pasifika, or Asian. Many people in Ettrick identify as Christian, while others have no religious affiliation.
McEttrick Museum
In 2009, a very special museum opened in Ettrick. It is New Zealand's only museum themed around McDonald's! This museum is called "McEttrick." It has the largest collection of McDonald's items in the Southern Hemisphere.
Alan Garthwaite is the person who collected all these items and owns the museum. He has been collecting McDonald's treasures for over 25 years. His collection includes old burger boxes, cups, hats, toys, watches, badges, dolls, and even uniforms. Some of these items are more than 40 years old.
Ettrick's Climate
Ettrick has a varied climate. You can see details about the weather in the tables below.
| Climate data for Ettrick (1991–2020 normals, 1983–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 34.6 (94.3) |
36.1 (97.0) |
33.5 (92.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.0 (69.8) |
26.6 (79.9) |
28.1 (82.6) |
30.5 (86.9) |
34.0 (93.2) |
36.1 (97.0) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 31.2 (88.2) |
31.1 (88.0) |
28.6 (83.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
20.2 (68.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.1 (61.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
26.8 (80.2) |
29.7 (85.5) |
31.2 (88.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.9 (73.2) |
22.6 (72.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
13.6 (56.5) |
10.1 (50.2) |
9.7 (49.5) |
12.2 (54.0) |
15.1 (59.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.5 (70.7) |
16.8 (62.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.1 (61.0) |
15.7 (60.3) |
13.7 (56.7) |
10.5 (50.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
5.1 (41.2) |
4.5 (40.1) |
6.4 (43.5) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.6 (51.1) |
12.4 (54.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
10.5 (51.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) |
8.8 (47.8) |
6.8 (44.2) |
4.1 (39.4) |
1.9 (35.4) |
0.2 (32.4) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
0.6 (33.1) |
2.4 (36.3) |
4.1 (39.4) |
6.0 (42.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
4.3 (39.8) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 2.8 (37.0) |
2.1 (35.8) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
−5.9 (21.4) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−9.5 (14.9) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−9.5 (14.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 60.0 (2.36) |
53.7 (2.11) |
42.5 (1.67) |
45.8 (1.80) |
45.8 (1.80) |
42.9 (1.69) |
29.4 (1.16) |
30.2 (1.19) |
39.0 (1.54) |
55.2 (2.17) |
55.5 (2.19) |
62.3 (2.45) |
562.3 (22.13) |
| Source: NIWA | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Moa Flat, elevation 410 m (1,350 ft), (1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.8 (67.6) |
19.8 (67.6) |
17.6 (63.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
10.6 (51.1) |
7.5 (45.5) |
7.2 (45.0) |
9.1 (48.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
14.2 (57.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
13.9 (57.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 13.9 (57.0) |
13.9 (57.0) |
12.1 (53.8) |
9.7 (49.5) |
6.5 (43.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
3.6 (38.5) |
5.0 (41.0) |
7.1 (44.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
12.8 (55.0) |
9.0 (48.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.9 (46.2) |
8.0 (46.4) |
6.6 (43.9) |
4.6 (40.3) |
2.4 (36.3) |
0.2 (32.4) |
0.0 (32.0) |
0.8 (33.4) |
2.2 (36.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.2 (41.4) |
7.3 (45.1) |
4.1 (39.4) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 85 (3.3) |
61 (2.4) |
75 (3.0) |
68 (2.7) |
74 (2.9) |
61 (2.4) |
46 (1.8) |
42 (1.7) |
50 (2.0) |
64 (2.5) |
70 (2.8) |
78 (3.1) |
774 (30.6) |
| Source: NIWA (rain 1951–1980) | |||||||||||||
