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Hopping a Ferry from Lyttleton to Diamond Harbour

July 27, 2014 by Rosemary Neave 5 Comments

Lyttleton Tug

Hard frost, blue skies, Lyttelton market and a ferry crossing to Diamond Harbour, followed by good coffee and a walk around cliff edges watching birds and boats (and yes fresh fish off the boat as it came in). That was Cynthia’s take on the day on Facebook, and it’s a great summary of yesterdays Christchurch excersion. We had decided on a trip to Diamond Harbour as it is … [Read more...]

New Brighton Beach Ride

July 24, 2014 by Rosemary Neave 6 Comments

South Shore New brighton Beach, Christrchurch

It’s a crisp blue sky winters day, and we decide to explore New Brighton, one of Christchurch's beaches.  by bike. We start near the South Shore Spit Reserve and as we walk out discover it is dead low tide, so perfect for riding on the beach. The sand was a little softer nearer the estuary, but we got close enough to see the narrow gap of water separating us from Sumner … [Read more...]

Akaroa Harbour – Black Cats and Wineries

June 27, 2013 by rosemary 2 Comments

Although Christchurch itself is on the river and inland it is very close to two fabulous harbours - Lyttleton and Akaroa.  They are definately on the list for a day trip (or more) each. Last weekend we headed to Akaroa to go out on The Black Cat Cruise of Akaroa Harbour, and then on to French Farm Winery for lunch.  The excuse was a birthday celebration, so we actually hired … [Read more...]

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