What village was named after its light coloured cliffs?
Whitecliffs
100
What is the name of the hot dry "fohn" winds that are important in drying grain crops for the district?
the nor'wester
100
What is the name of the Deans' Brothers farm?
Homebush
100
Which member of the British Royal Family visited Darfield in 1955?
The Queen.
100
Which nationally famous sports event, runs, kayaks and cycles through our district?
Coast to Coast
200
Which village was named after a metal trades city in England?
Sheffield
200
Where would you find the Punchbowl Falls in our district?
Arthurs Pass
200
What was the original use that "Bleak House" in Courtenay was built for?
To feed/water horses, or an Inn, ...
200
How many metres above sea level is Darfield?
approx. 200m
200
What sport takes place at Temple Basin and Mt Cheeseman?
Skiing
300
Which river does the longest bridge in NZ span?
Raikia
300
The "Staircase" is part of what transport link in the area?
Railway
300
What military facility was built near Te Pirita within months of the outbreak of World War II?
An airfield
300
Before 1951 there was no high school in Darfield. Local students went by train to school on the site of what present Christchurch school.
Hagely High School
300
What winter sport takes place at Lake Ida?
Ice Skating
400
Which district is used to be called Five Forks but now takes its name after the green grass of the area?
Greendale
400
What well known skyline feature is on the western horizon of the district
The Sleeping Lady
400
Which bridge in the district is rumoured to have the body of one of its workmen burried into its foundation?
Waimakariri
400
From what local river does the water come from that fills the water in the races near Darfield?
Kowai River
400
John Wright was born in Darfield Hospital, he then went on to captain a New Zealand sports team, name the sport?
Cricket
500
Which village is named after a place in South Asia
Kirwee
500
There is an endangered buttercup which has a protected site within our district (Selwyn) Name that place.
Castle Hill
500
Years ago there was a mortuary in Darfield which is now part of which business premise?
South Terrace Motors
500
Kakapotahi is the origninal name for what local landscape feature?
The Malvern Hills.
500
Mark Todd won an Olympic Gold Medal on the horse Charisma which was once owned by Sharon Deardon when she was a student at Darfield High School. What area of the district did they live in?