Duke Knob
Duke Knob is a peak in Ashburton District, Canterbury and has an elevation of 721 metres. Duke Knob is situated nearby to the hamlet Staveley, as well as near the locality Bushside.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 721 metres
- Description: hill in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Ouke Knob”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sharplin Falls and Pony 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.
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 8 km east of Duke Knob.
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 Duke Knob.
Duke Knob
- Categories: hill and landform
- Location: Ashburton District, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-43.6225° or 43° 37′ 21″ southLongitude
171.41362° or 171° 24′ 49″ eastElevation
721 metres (2,365 feet)Open location code
4V8H9CG7+XCOpenStreetMap ID
node 8727627537OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
Discover Duke Knob from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Dutch—“Duke Knob” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Duke Knob”
- Dutch: “Duke Knob”
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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