Tinstone Creek
Tinstone Creek is a stream in Canterbury, South Island and has an elevation of 897 metres. Tinstone Creek is situated nearby to the locality Staveley, as well as near Springburn.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Somers/Te Kiekie and Sharplin Falls.
Mount Somers/Te Kiekie
Peak
Photo: Podzemnik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mount Somers / Te Kiekie is a mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located in the foothills of the Southern Alps. At 1,688 metres, it is prominently visible from the Canterbury Plains.
Sharplin Falls
Waterfall
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Sharplin Falls is a waterfall on Bowyers Stream in the Staveley district of mid-Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. The waterfall is located within a scenic reserve, and there is a popular walking track to a viewing platform.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Staveley and Mount Somers.
Staveley
Hamlet
Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Staveley is a small township in the Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand. Staveley is situated 5 km southeast of Tinstone Creek.
Mount Somers
Village
Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mount Somers is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand, nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps. The population in the 2021 census was 160. Due to its scenic location, it has seen growth in the number of holiday homes. Mount Somers is situated 9 km south of Tinstone Creek.
Alford Forest
Hamlet
Alford Forest is a location in Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand. Alford Forest was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association. Alford Forest is situated 10 km east of Tinstone Creek.
Tinstone Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-43.62832° or 43° 37′ 42″ southLongitude
171.39011° or 171° 23′ 24″ eastElevation
897 metres (2,943 feet)Open location code
4V8H99CR+M2GeoNames ID
6216602
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Staveley and Springburn.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Staveley Hill and Hookey Knob.
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