[2] Studholme is situated on the coastal plains of the Waihao River and Waimate Creek, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Wainono Lagoon.

Studholme is situated on State Highway 1 and the Main South Line railway.

Not long after the railway was opened, Studholme became a junction when a branch line was built to Waimate.

The abandoned formation of the branch, now trackless, can still be seen leaving the main line in Studholme.

Industrial activity is directly related to agriculture; for example, a dairy factory was formally opened in late October 2007 and it produces products such as milk powder.