Alford Forest

43.600284°S 171.506081°E / -43.600284; 171.506081

Alford Forest is located in New Zealand
Alford Forest
Alford Forest

Alford Forest Hall with Moa

Alford Forest is a location in Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand.[1]

Alford Forest was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association.[2]

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.[3][4]

Geography

Alford Forest is located in the Canterbury region of the South Island and is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Southern Alps.[5]

References
  1. Wises.co.nz
  2. Rickard, L. S. (1928). Historic Place Names of New Zealand. Cadsonbury Publications. p. 44. ISBN 9780958339056.
  3. John Wilson. "Canterbury region – Geology", Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 17 May 2011 (accessed 2012-08-24).
  4. The Australian handbook (incorporating New Zealand, Fiji, and New Guinea) (Gordon and Gotch, 1888), Vol. 19, p. 475. Excerpts available at Google Books.
  5. "Alford Forest: Unveiling the Untamed Beauty of a Kiwi Gem - New Zealand Govt".


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