"Over Looking Lyttelton Harbour" Top 5 Page for this destination Christchurch by rozehill
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The Port Hills have a rich and varied Maori and European history. The 'recent' biological history stretches back to the last ice age approximately
14000 years ago. The landscape qualities of the Port Hills provide a distinctive backdrop to the City, harbour and low lying plains. The rolling tussock grasslands are largely unobstructed and uninterrupted by structures, and form a unique backdrop to Christchurch. The steep slopes, bluffs and rock cliffs of the Harbour Basin with a patchwork of agricultural and natural bush elements is interesting. There are rolling pastoral hill slopes and regenerating bush areas of the south western Port Hills from Hoon Hay Valley to Gebbies Pass. The Port Hills skyline with rolling slopes punctuated by volcanic tors and high bouldery peaks.
- Pros:The city of gardens
- Cons:Smog problem in winter
- In a nutshell:A great place to live
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Comments (200)
Its a nice photo and interesting place to visit. maybe one day.
Very nice city with lots of charm.
I was wondering why you spelt Summer wrong. So far, CC (what is the abbrev for Christchurch?) looks worth a visit. Will check more later
You live in a wonderful place. Very beautiful and amazing city.
Hi Rosie. It looks like you live in a gorgeous part of our planet... very nice page here with good photos and info. I really enjoyed reading your tips. Greetings from the desert / Jess in Dubai :-)
Christchurch is awesome.All of NZ seems to be beautiful.Thanks for the lovely pages.
Sensational. What a labor of love. I especially enjoyed the information on Time Ball Station, Ferrymead Historic Park, the gardens, the numerous restaurants and hotels/B&B's. I appreciate such fine work.
I fell in love with Christchurch after my friend showed me her pics, but you have inspired me to really make a concerted effort to visit
Very interesting travel page with nice pictures. Greetings.
Wow, I have fall in love with Chirstchurch, I had never listened to this place, but I visited your page in virtualtourist and it is a wonderful place God allows that some day could know Christchurch. Regards :-)
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