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| Page Views: 536 Last Visit to Christchurch: February, 2004 | Botanic Gardens by martin_nl - last update: Sep 24, 2004 |
Welcome to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens |
|  | Aren't we in England?? Immediately as you enter the Botanic Gardens it is like being somewhere else. Admittedly looking back on Christchurch as a whole it didn't really feel like being in New Zealand at all, but in England instead. But back to the gardens, so it feels like being in England? Yes it does, which is not a bad thing... |
| | Some of the sights Close to the entrance you can find the lovely Peacock fountain, a fountain erected for and by Mr. Peacock. It is beautifully made and maybe a bit weird that it had been neglected for over 40 years. Quite recently it was completely redecorated and looks stunning as ever.
A bit further into the Gardens and close to the Avon again you can see this rotunda. No it is not the same as the other rotunda also along the river, though Christchurch seems to have its fair share of rotundas. |
| Punting through the gardens |
| | The Avon Somehow everywhere you go your path will suddenly cross the Avon again. Quite astonishing isn't it? The river twists and winds it's way through Christchurch and through the gardens. Go on a punting trip and view the gardens and the city from a different angle. |
| | The flowers No Botanic Garden is complete without its fair share of flowers here and there. Unlike the Botanics I have seen in Australia that mostly have tropical plants and flowers the ones in Christchurch have some more traditional ie. European style plants. There is a rosary, but there are also loads and loads of roses outside in all different sizes and colours and shapes. |
| | Another favourite are the dahlia's. Many many colours, though the shapes are quite similar. Still an amazing flower. Too they didn't have any orchids, which are my favourites.... Maybe I'll get to see them somehwre else... |
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Wibowo Thu Jun 21, 2007 08:43 UTC
Nice one mate! I am totally agree with you. I've been in Christchurch 2 times, but still wanna go there:) | VeronicaG Sun Dec 11, 2005 17:27 UTC
I liked your photos of Christchurch. Cathedral square looked so pretty and the Botanical Gardens very inviting! The River Avon seemed an interesting element to the city, too. | Redlats Wed Jun 15, 2005 05:45 UTC
The idea of cruising down the Avon through the middle of the city is quite cool! It doesn't look like there is any white-water rafting opportunities on that river. Excellent photos and write-ups. | cnango Thu Feb 10, 2005 07:46 UTC
Nice job Martin. It brought back some good memories of my vacation in Christchurch. And your pictures are a lot better than mine LOL |
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