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Darfield is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 45 kilometres west from the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand on State Highway 73 (The great Alpine highway) and The town is on the Midland railway line, route of the famous TranzAlpine train service. Its population (2001 census) is 1,362.

Darfield is the main town between Christchurch and the West Coast, New Zealand. It is often called "The township under the Nor'west arch", in reference to a characteristic weather phenomenon, which often displays an arch of cloud above an otherwise clear sky to the west of the township. This is caused by the condensation of water particles channeled upwards over the Southern Alps. Darfield has a high school which covers a large area and many stores selling goods and services.

Darfield lies in the Malvern district's arable and pastoral farming area. It is a gateway to the scenic Waimakariri and Rakaia Rivers and the Southern Alps, and is also a popular lift-off place for hot-air ballooning.

 

 


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  • Gunyah Country Estate Lodge (2009-10-15)

    Located in Darfield RD2, Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

    Luxury Mount Hutt accommodation from Gunyah Country Estate Lodge, a magnificent estate in the foothills of the Southern Alps, choose from our private Verandah Room, sunny Garden Room, Port Hills Room and the delightful Orchard Room in Darfield. In the dining room at Gunyah Country Estate Lodge you will be treated to the sumptuous tastes of the Darfield local produce.

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  • Glenthorne Station (2009-10-15)

    Located in Darfield RD2, Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

    The Glenthorne Station consists of the Lower Glenthorne and Upper Glenthorne Stations and offer adventures, conference facilities, and various accommodation options including ensuite chalets, homestead rooms, self-catering lodges and self-catering holiday houses as well as a Retreat in Darfield RD2.

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