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Revision as of 07:23, 15 October 2004 by Grutness (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Taieri Plains are an area of fertile agricultural land to the southwest of Dunedin, in Otago, New Zealand. The plain covers an area of some 300 square kilometres, with a maximum extent of 30 kilomtres.
The floodplain of the Taieri and Waipori Rivers, the plains are enclosed to the west by the Maugatua and Silverpeaks Ranges, and to the south and east by a low range of coastal hills.
Dairy and sheep farming dominate the agriculture of the plain, although deer is starting to have an economic impact. The alluvial nature of the land means that floods are not uncommon, especially in the area around the confluence of the two rivers.
To the northeast, the city of Dunedin is separated from the Taieri Plain by a range of rugged hills which are part of the the crater of an extinct volcano. At the northestern limit of the plain lies the town of Mosgiel, officially part of the city of Dunedin. Other settlements and towns on the plain include Outram, Henley, Allanton, and Momona, which is the site of Dunedin's international airport.
To the southwest, rolling hill country separates the Taieri Plain from South Otago's other main lowland areas around the Tokomairiro and Clutha rivers. The twin lakes of Waihola and Waipori sit within these hills.