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43°36′01″S 171°30′22″E / 43.600284°S 171.506081°E / -43.600284; 171.506081

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

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

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.

Geography

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

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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