Clarence | |
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  Clarence | |
| Coordinates: 42°9′19″S 173°55′42″E / 42.15528°S 173.92833°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| District | Kaikōura District |
Clarence is a small town in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand. It was named after King William IV of the United Kingdom, who prior to his accession was Duke of Clarence.
It lies on State Highway 1, about 30 km (19 mi) north of Kaikōura, near the mouth of the Waiau Toa / Clarence River.