Albert Town, New Zealand
Albert Town | |
|---|---|
Town | |
The young Clutha River at Albert Town | |
| Coordinates: 44°40′59″S 169°11′24″E / 44.683°S 169.190°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Territorial authority | Queenstown Lakes District |
| Ward | Wānaka Ward |
| Government | |
| • Local authority | Queenstown-Lakes District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.89 km2 (1.50 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 2,230 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 9305 |
Albert Town is located to the east of Wānaka in Otago, New Zealand. Until recently only a farming settlement, the population boom in this area has led to much new development. The confluence of the Clutha and Hāwea Rivers is located here. The town was named after Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Albert Town was formerly called Newcastle.