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Springfield

New Zealand · CanterburyNZ

Settlement in Canterbury, New Zealand

Springfield, called Kowai Pass until 1880, is a small town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, in the South Island, of New Zealand. Springfield is situated in the foothills of the Southern Alps as the most westerly town of the Canterbury Plains. Springfield is 65 kilometres (40 mi) west of Christchurch on State Highway 73, 9.7 kilometres (6.0 mi) northwest of Sheffield and 22.7 kilometres (14.1 mi) from Darfield. It is located close to Porters Ski Area, Mount Cheeseman, Broken River, Temple Basin and Craigieburn ski fields. Springfield has a long association with the Midland railway line.

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Population
315
Coordinates
-43.333, 171.917
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
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Overview of Springfield

In Canterbury, New Zealand, Springfield stands out as a tiny locality. The population is roughly 315. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, sports and adventure.

Things to do in Springfield

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Culture in Springfield

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The culture shortlist for Springfield: Fountains and Statues. It is a direct read of Springfield's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

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Sports in Springfield

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Sports in Springfield covers Horse Trails and Hunting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Springfield.

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Adventure in Springfield

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The adventure shortlist for Springfield: Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Springfield is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Getting there & around

Access Springfield through a larger town in Canterbury; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.

Similar destinations

Places near Springfield that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Springfield known for?
Springfield is mainly a destination for culture, sports and adventure, set in Canterbury, New Zealand with around 315 inhabitants.
What can you do in Springfield?
You can plan around Fountains, Statues, Horse Trails, Hunting and Off Road Trails in Springfield. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
Where is Springfield located?
Administratively, Springfield sits in Canterbury, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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