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- Wineries, golf courses, open gardens. Lincoln University
and township 10 minutes drive away.
- For detailed information on our area, the Selwyn District,
which runs from the mountains to the sea, view this
site www.selwyndistrict.co.nz
- Interesting day trips e.g. Banks Peninsula Akaroa
- 1 hours very scenic drive. Mt. Hutt
Skifield within 1 1/4 hours drive.
- Christchurch City - Arts centre, Museum, Botanical
gardens, Orana Park and Willowbank Wildlife Parks, Gondola,
Tram, Cathedral, large shopping malls.
- Canterbury Agricultural Park and Westpac centre within
20 min drive. (without the hassle of driving through
the centre of the city.)
- 2km from Cedar Park Gardens to the Rolleston Railway
Station, where you can catch the Tranz Alpine Scenic
Train for a breath-taking day trip to the West
Coast. Complimentary transport
to and from the Rolleston Railway Station for guests.
- Shopping centre, Cafes and several Restaurants, 10
minutes walk from Cedar Park Gardens.
- Regular bus transport into city.
Some
web sites of interest in our area
- Royal New Zealand Airforce Museum
An excellent collection of aircraft on display together
with historical information and displays.
Free admission.
www.airforcemuseum.co.nz
- Akaroa township
Just 75 kilometres from the city of Christchurch,
New Zealand, Akaroa is a historic French and British
settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano.
Explore the village with its colonial architecture,
craft stores, and cafés. Relax in the sun at
French Bay, or find a secluded beach of your own in
one of the neighbouring bays. Go cruising on the beautiful
Akaroa harbour, you can choose from a variety of cruises
including sailing around the harbour.
www.akaroa.com
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Scenic train that travels from Christchurch through
the spectacular Southern Alps to Greymouth on the
West Coast and returns each day.
www.tranzscenic.co.nz
- The West Coast - A World Apart
Plunging westward from a chain of cloud-piercing
mountains, the West Coast of the South Island of New
Zealand is a rugged, primeval region of luxuriant
rainforest, breathtaking coastal scenery and fascinating
mountain to sea eco-systems.
www.west-coast.co.nz
- Magnificent New Zealand Scenery by Andris Apse
The
Andris Apse Image Library Contains landscapes of New
Zealand and smaller selections from several other countries
including Australia, Thailand, India, Russia, Latvia,
Chile, Italy, Tahiti, Antarctica and Tonga plus the
nature reserves and World Heritage Sites of Macquarie
Island and New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands.
www.andrisapse.com/
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Christchurch
City
Christchurch,
The Garden City is a stylish, understated boutique
city. Wander through the central city and uncover
contemporary galleries, 19th century buildings, outdoor
markets, hidden urban laneways, riverside restaurants
featuring fresh local produce and some of Christchurch’s
best shopping boutiques.
www.christchurchnz.net
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