The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Gimmerburn
Gimmerburn , A scattered pastoral and agricultural settlement on the Maniototo Plains, is eighty-nine miles north-west from Dunedin, and eight miles from Waipiata, on the Otago Central line, with which it has communication by mail cart. The district has a post office and a public school, but no hotel. The land is well watered, and of good grazing quality, and the long level roads are kept in good order. The climate is dry and healthy.