"Over Looking Lyttelton Harbour" Top 5 Page for this destination Christchurch by rozehill


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Surrounding Hills - Christchurch
Surrounding Hills

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.

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  • Pros:The city of gardens
  • Cons:Smog problem in winter
  • In a nutshell:A great place to live
  • Last visit to Christchurch: Jan 2003
  • Intro Updated Nov 7, 2003
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With Jan(aka knerten, Wal(aka pepples46) - Christchurch In the north-west Restaurants (32)

An ambient comfortable sunny spot to stop for a breather with a coffee etc after shopping, Great coffee and delicious... more travel advice

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Sea views - Christchurch Sea views Restaurants (32)

The waterfront cafe is on the ground floor but upstairs is a better view from "di mare" and here is the bar serving... more travel advice

Live Jazz - Christchurch Live Jazz Restaurants (32)

A delightful little restaurant open all day till late. On Wednesday Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights there is a... more travel advice

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    Toshioohsako Feb 7, 2008 at 8:26 AM Report Abuse

    Its a nice photo and interesting place to visit. maybe one day.

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    Karolina01 Jan 25, 2008 at 10:28 PM Report Abuse

    Very nice city with lots of charm.

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    Redlats Jan 17, 2008 at 2:59 PM Report Abuse

    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

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    kmohandas Nov 18, 2007 at 1:46 AM Report Abuse

    You live in a wonderful place. Very beautiful and amazing city.

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    JessH Sep 24, 2007 at 10:30 PM Report Abuse

    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 :-)

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    y2ketan2007 Sep 23, 2007 at 5:04 PM Report Abuse

    Christchurch is awesome.All of NZ seems to be beautiful.Thanks for the lovely pages.

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    deecat Mar 4, 2007 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

    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.

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    mvtouring Jan 26, 2007 at 1:41 AM Report Abuse

    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

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    sprdak11 Jun 10, 2006 at 3:53 AM Report Abuse

    Very interesting travel page with nice pictures. Greetings.

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    mancera May 2, 2006 at 9:31 AM Report Abuse

    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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