Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Hillgrove is on the main line of railway, and is situated fifty-four miles north from Dunedin and twenty-four to the south of Oamaru. Port Moeraki, about one mile distant, is connected by a good road with Hillgrove, and is noted as a fishing village, and a holiday resort, with a salubrious elimate and charming scenery. There is a post office and railway station at Hillgrove, and the population is about one hundred. Apart from farming, the chief industries consist in the Hillgrove freezing works and in fishing. Hillgrove has a boardinghouse, and there is good camping ground near the beach. The roads are also good for cycling.