Birchlands

Birchlands is a farmstead in Ashburton District, Canterbury. Birchlands is situated nearby to the hamlet Staveley, as well as near the peak Duke Knob.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sharplin Falls and Duke Knob.

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. Sharplin Falls is situated 3½ km northwest of Birchlands.

Duke Knob

Peak

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

Duke Knob is a peak, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Birchlands.

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.

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 5 km northeast of Birchlands.

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 8 km southwest of Birchlands.

Birchlands

Type: Farmstead
Category: agriculture
Location: Ashburton District, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude

-43.63833° or 43° 38′ 18″ south

Longitude

171.45011° or 171° 27′ 0″ east

Elevation

389 metres (1,276 feet)

Open location code

4V8H9F62+M2

GeoNames ID

6216748

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