Gold Smith Rapids
Gold Smith Rapids is a rapids in Canterbury, South Island. Gold Smith Rapids is situated nearby to the hamlet Staveley, as well as near the locality Bushside.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Rapids
- Description: rapids in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Goldsmith Rapids”
Places of Interest
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.
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 Gold Smith Rapids.
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 Gold Smith Rapids.
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 Gold Smith Rapids.
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 Gold Smith Rapids.
Gold Smith Rapids
- Category: body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-43.62409° or 43° 37′ 27″ southLongitude
171.40969° or 171° 24′ 35″ eastElevation
721 metres (2,365 feet)Named after
E C Gold SmithOpen location code
4V8H9CG5+9VOpenStreetMap ID
way 984143702OpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterOpenStreetMap feature
water=rapids
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to German—“Gold Smith Rapids” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Gold Smith Rapids”
- German: “Gold Smith Rapids”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bushside and Bus Stop Overhang.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sharplin Falls Lookout and Hookey Knob.
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