Alford Forest



Alford Forest is a location in Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Alford Forest was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association.

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.

Geography
Alford Forest is located in the Canterbury region of the South Island and is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Southern Alps.