43°36′01″S 171°30′22″E / 43.600284°S 171.506081°E
Alford Forest is a location in Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand. [1]
Alford Forest was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association. [2]
In 1883, stones found in Alford Forest were identified as diamonds, leading to a brief " diamond rush" in the area, but the "diamonds" were eventually shown to be worthless crystals. [3] [4]
Alford Forest is located in the Canterbury region of the South Island and is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Southern Alps. [5]