Sharplin Falls

Sharplin Falls is a waterfall on Bowyers Stream in the district of mid-Canterbury in the of New Zealand. The waterfall is located within a scenic reserve, and there is a popular walking track to a viewing platform.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Duke Knob and Mount Somers/Te Kiekie.

Peak
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
is a peak.

Peak
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Mount Somers / Te Kiekie is a mountain in the of New Zealand, located in the foothills of the . At 1,688 metres, it is prominently visible from the . is situated 3 km west of Sharplin Falls.

Peak
Photo: Podzemnik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Sharplin Falls.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Staveley and Alford Forest.

Hamlet
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is a small township in the , Canterbury, New Zealand. is situated 4 km southeast of Sharplin Falls.

Hamlet
is a location in , Canterbury, New Zealand. was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association. is situated 8 km east of Sharplin Falls.

Village
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is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand, nestled in the foothills of the . The population in the 2021 census was 160. Due to its scenic location, it has seen growth in the number of holiday homes. is situated 9 km south of Sharplin Falls.

Sharplin Falls

Latitude
-43.62516° or 43° 37′ 31″ south
Longitude
171.40923° or 171° 24′ 33″ east
Elevation
914 metres (2,999 feet)
Open location code
4V8H9CF5+WM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1063575108
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­waterfall
Geo­Names ID
6216603
Wiki­data ID
Q34758479
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Satellite Map

Discover Sharplin Falls from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Bavarian to German—“Sharplin Falls” goes by many names.

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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