The Homestead
The Homestead is a farmstead in Selwyn District, Canterbury. The Homestead is situated nearby to the hamlet Greendale, as well as near the town Darfield.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Greendale and Darfield.
Greendale
Hamlet
Greendale is a lightly populated rural area, part of the Selwyn District, Canterbury, a region of New Zealand's South Island. One of the first farmers was Thomas William Adams, a pioneer of forestry and education in the area. Greendale is situated 6 km south of The Homestead.
Darfield
Town
Darfield is a town in the Selwyn District of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 35 kilometres west of Christchurch and has a population of 3,590 as of June 2025. Darfield is situated 6 km north of The Homestead.
Hawkins
Locality
Hawkins is a rural settlement located in the Selwyn District of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on State Highway 77, and is 5 kilometres west from Darfield and 9 kilometres east of Glentunnel. Hawkins is situated 7 km northwest of The Homestead.
The Homestead
- Type: Farmstead
- Category: agriculture
- Location: Selwyn District, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.53832° or 43° 32′ 18″ south
Longitude
172.10012° or 172° 6′ 0″ east
Elevation
166 metres (545 feet)
Open location code
4V8JF462+M2
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