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Alford Forest in the region of Canterbury is a place in New Zealand - some 232 mi or ( 373 km ) South-West of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Alford Forest is now 09:33 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Valetta, Richmond, Rakaia Gorge, and Nelson. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wellington . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Alford Forest ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Red Stag New Zealand Estate Hunt - Part A
Hunt New Zealand Trophy Red Stags in the Southern Alps of NZ with Backcountry New Zealand Hunting Guides, High Peak Game Estate & the team from www.christensenarms.com ..
English Study Centre: Mt Hutt Skifield Ski & Snowboard Trip
International English Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand NZ. Language school activity: Skiing and snowboarding at Mt hutt, New Zealand. www.english.school.nz ..
Driveway to Mt Hutt Station
Driving up to the Homestead at Mt Hutt Station. Canterbury, New Zealand ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Alford Forest
Alford Forest is a location in Canterbury, Ashburton District, New Zealand. In 1883, stones found in Alford Forest were identified as diamonds, leading to a brief "diamond rush" in the area, but the "diamonds" were eventually shown to be worthless crystals.
Located at -43.60 171.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Staveley, New Zealand
Staveley is a town in the Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Located at -43.65 171.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Joseph Thomas (surveyor)
Captain Joseph Thomas (1803–?) was the chief surveyor for Lyttelton, Sumner, and Christchurch in New Zealand. He took up surveying after service in the British army, gaining the rank of lieutenant. In the 1840s, he explored many parts of New Zealand and worked for the New Zealand Company. This gained him employment with the Canterbury Association, which sent him to New Zealand in 1848.
Located at -43.69 171.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Methven, New Zealand
Methven is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located near the western edge of the Canterbury Plains, 35 kilometres north of Ashburton. It was originally the railhead of a short branch railway off the Main South Line. Branching off from Rakaia, the Methven Branch travelled through Lauriston and Lyndhurst to Methven and operated from 1880 until 1976. It is a rural service town throughout the year, but undergoes a stark transformation in winter.
Located at -43.63 171.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mount Somers
Mount Somers is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand, nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps. The population in the 2001 census was 2,307. Due to its scenic location, it has seen growth in the number of holiday homes. Unlike many country towns in New Zealand, Mount Somers' economy has not been solely agricultural.
Located at -43.72 171.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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