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This giant salmon statue stands 12 metres high and  is located in Rakaia on State Highway 1. Rakaia is well known for its salmon and trout fishing, and is just a short drive from Christchurch (50kms south).

3 responses to “Giant Salmon Statue at Rakaia”

  1. Kris avatar

    Now, are salmon REALLY that big in New Zealand? Surely not!

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  2. ChCh Daily avatar
    ChCh Daily

    Kris, that’s the ONE that got away 🙂

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  3. Ames avatar
    Ames

    I wish they were that big!!!!

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