Sharplin Falls
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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Duke Knob and Mount Somers/Te Kiekie.
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. Mount Somers/Te Kiekie is situated 3 km west of Sharplin Falls.
Pony Knob
Peak
Photo: Podzemnik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pony Knob is a peak, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Sharplin Falls.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Staveley and Alford Forest.
Staveley
Hamlet
Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Staveley is a small township in the Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand. Staveley is situated 4 km southeast of Sharplin Falls.
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 8 km east of Sharplin Falls.
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 Sharplin Falls.
Sharplin Falls
- Type: Waterfall
- Description: waterfall in New Zealand
- Category: body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.62516° or 43° 37′ 31″ southLongitude
171.40923° or 171° 24′ 33″ eastElevation
914 metres (2,999 feet)Open location code
4V8H9CF5+WMOpenStreetMap ID
node 1063575108OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=waterfall
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In Other Languages
From Bavarian to German—“Sharplin Falls” goes by many names.
- Bavarian: “Sharplin Falls”
- Cebuano: “Sharplin Falls”
- French: “Sharplin Falls”
- German: “Sharplin Falls”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bushside and Springburn.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gold Smith Rapids and Sharplin Falls Lookout.
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