Longspur

Longspur is a farmstead in Selwyn District, Canterbury. Longspur is situated nearby to the valley Rakaia Gorge, as well as near the hamlet Windwhistle.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rakaia Gorge Bridge and Rakaia Gorge.

Bridge

The Rakaia Gorge Bridge consists of two bridges, a single lane road bridge located on the Rakaia River in inland Canterbury in New Zealand's South Island known as the Rakaia Gorge Bridge No. Rakaia Gorge Bridge is situated 3½ km south of Longspur.

Valley

Photo: Zaqrfv, Public domain.

Rakaia Gorge is a valley, which is situated 3½ km west of Longspur.

Nearby places include Windwhistle.

Hamlet

Windwhistle is a small farming settlement in the Selwyn District of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 77 near the Rakaia Gorge. Windwhistle is 81 kilometres drive to the west of Christchurch and 22 kilometres north of Methven. Windwhistle is situated 4½ km southeast of Longspur.

Latitude

-43.48832° or 43° 29′ 18″ south

Longitude

171.67011° or 171° 40′ 12″ east

Elevation

472 metres (1,549 feet)

Open location code

4V8HGM6C+M2

GeoNames ID

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