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Birdling's Flat (Poranui)
Traveler Rank: # 1 of 227 Christchurch Things To Do | User Votes (1)
Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Banks Peninsula
1 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
By Ian | Posted 10/01/2010
“ Fantastic art gallery!! ”
Antigua Boatsheds
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Type: Attractions & Landmarks, Beaches/Bodies of Water, Sports and the Outdoors
Neighborhood: Central City
2 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
The quaint, English-style, wooden boat sheds on the banks of the Avon River (Otakaro) are a reminder of yesteryear....
Avon/Heathcote Estuary (The)
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Sumner District
3 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
The Avon and Heathcote rivers converge on this 800-hectare estuary, dominated by the Te Huingi Manu Wildlife Refuge....
Banks Peninsula Track
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Type: Attractions & Landmarks, Beaches/Bodies of Water, Sports and the Outdoors
Neighborhood: Banks Peninsula
4 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
Explore the varied beauty of Banks Peninsula on this award-winning walk. Your journey will take you along spectacular...
Cashmere Stream
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: East of Cathedral Square
5 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This small, tributary stream of the Heathcote River rises in the Westmoreland Valley, a pretty semi-rural valley where...
Cave Rock
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Type: Attractions & Landmarks, Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Sumner District
6 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This hollow, 11 metre high mass of volcanic stone is a familiar landmark and playground in the seaside suburb of Sumner...
Corsair Bay
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
7 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This tiny, secluded bay lies just around the point from Lyttelton Harbour. Hemmed on both sides by wooded headlands,...
Diamond Harbour
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Type: Animal Life, Beaches/Bodies of Water
8 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This tiny bay, with its charming village rambling over a small headland, is situated on the southern shore of Lyttelton...
Governors Bay
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
9 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
One of the larger bays in Lyttelton Harbour, this is a popular choice for those escaping the hubbub of Christchurch....
Lake Ellesmere
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Banks Peninsula
10 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This is a world-recognized wildlife reserve, attracting a total of 157 bird species (133 native species recorded). With...
Mona Vale
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Type: Attractions & Landmarks, Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries, Beaches/Bodies of Water, Tours
Neighborhood: Linwood
11 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
The old homestead and beautiful English-style gardens of Mona Vale, not far from the city center, are a special part of...
Moncks Bay
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Sumner District
12 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
Bounded by the sentinel outcropping of Shag Rock and overlooked by Clifton Hill, this small bay, situated at the outlet...
Punting On The Avon
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water, Sports and the Outdoors, Tours
Neighborhood: Central City
13 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
What a spiffing way to explore the Avon River! While you relax in your authentic Cambridge punt, a boatman from Punting...
Rapaki Bay
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Banks Peninsula
14 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This quiet, picturesque bay has for centuries, been occupied by members of the Ngai Tahu Maori tribe. A tiny wooden...
Sharplin Falls
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: Outside the City (West)
15 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This well-formed track (one-hour return) leads through shady beech forest to Bowyers Stream. There is a choice of two...
South Brighton Beach (Te Karoro Karoro)
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Type: Attractions & Landmarks, Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: East of Cathedral Square
16 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This section of the Pegasus Bay coast is wild and exposed, with spectacular views across to Sumner Head and the...
Southshore Spit (Te Karoro Karoro)
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: East of Cathedral Square
17 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
The southern limit of Brighton Beach, this wilderness of sedge grass, hummocky dunes and stunted shrubs is an important...
Spencer Beach Holiday Park
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Type: Animal Life, Beaches/Bodies of Water, Activities
Neighborhood: Outside the City (North)
18 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This 81-hectare coastal reserve adjacent to Brooklands Lagoon was once part of a sand hill sheep run. There is a nice...
Styx River
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water
Neighborhood: North of Cathedral Square
19 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
This is not the river of Greek mythology but a drowsy, spring-fed river meandering through rich dairy-farming and...
Sumner Beach
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Type: Beaches/Bodies of Water, Sports and the Outdoors
Neighborhood: Sumner District
20 of 24 Christchurch Beaches/Bodies of Water
Overview:
Generations of Cantabrians (locals) have promenaded down the Esplanade, which overlooks this idyllic stretch of ocean,...
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