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Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour is a beautiful attraction in Canterbury, New Zealand and is a small settlement on the Banks Peninsula. The harbour got its name due to sunlight shining on the water and giving the effect of diamonds sparkling. You can visit their local treasure, Orton Bradley Park which is a private farm for one of the best picnic spots. There are giant trees, creeks, barbecue areas, relics and heritage buildings for visitors to enjoy. Many walking tracks pass through native bush and rhododendron gardens. There are wildlife cruises that depart from Lyettelton Harbour every day or you can take the scenic route and drive from Lyttelton and pass places like Governors Bay. There are numerous Diamond Harbour walks that start on the south end of the harbour from Purau and end at Orton Bradley Park. The Mt Herbert walkway is 15km and takes 4.5 hours. It starts at Diamond Harbour wharf and you can come back the same way or descent through Orton Bradley Park. You can also pick up a map from the Church Bay Store and go on a historic walk and visit the colonial Stoddart Cottage which is the birthplace of Canterbury artist Margaret Stoddard. There are many other activities like cycling tracks and you can also go kayaking and paddling. Read More

One of the most exclusive golf courses in New Zealand, the Ferrymead Golf Club is located in Ferrymead Park Drive. Sprawling over 500 acres of pristine greens the Hills Golf Club evolved from a modest 3-hole course into a majestic world-class championship course. Overlooking a glacial valley and set amidst the dramatic scenery that the region is known for, the Ferrymead Golf Club is surely one of the finest golf courses in New Zealand. It hosted the New Zealand Open in 2007 and is a favourite amongst pros but is a hugely enjoyable experience for those that are just testing the waters and want to enjoy a few casual rounds with their mates too! Undulating greens and the challenging elevation changes also entice even the most ardent golfers and a day out in the greens here is sure to be a thoroughly challenging yet rewarding day for seasoned vets too! Read More

Located in Harewood Christchurch is one of the best golf courses in New Zealand and is one of the country’s best-kept golfing secrets. The Harewood Golf Club was ranked 6th on Golf Digest’s top 100 golf courses in the world and it comes as no surprise for those in the know. The Harewood Golf Club is a relatively new golf course and was established in 2015 and membership is kept private and members are hand-selected by the club. The rugged mountains in the backdrop serve to be one of the most stunning places anybody could hope to tee off from. The Harewood Golf Club is notable for being decidedly low-key and disavows the uptight rules that golf clubs around the world have become known for. Read More

The Margaret Mahy Family Playground is part of the Christchurch Rebuild Anchor Project in Christchurch, New Zealand. The playground is suitable for all ages and abilities, can be used for outdoor events, and can hold up to 1000 people. The key features include a playground, water play area, a covered picnic area and free electrical BBQs on site. The playground also features a Whariki welcome mat which has paved designs to appear like welcome mats. The Margaret Mahy Family Playground is located on the edge of the Avon River and is the largest play project in the country. The playground also offers other facilities like changing rooms, drinking fountains, toilets, water hoses, bike racks and parking spaces. The designers created a story arc pathway based on local children’s writers Margaret Mahy and Elsie Locke. The designers also included imagery and narrative from Ngai Tahu. People of all ages can enjoy flying foxes, climbing nets, stainless slides and in-ground trampolines. After playtime, you can enjoy food and coffee from the vendors present on site. Read More

New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, New Zealand is a great coastal retreat for people visiting Christchurch. The beach boasts 11 miles of golden sand that stretches from the Waimakariri River to South Spit. You can cool off here in the summer or enjoy surfing on the rolling waves. The New Brighton Pier is great for a stroll and sweeping views of the coastline. The South Spit which is the southernmost point is a reserve and is great for wildlife spotting. You can look out for gulls, pied stilts, dotterels and godwits. New Brighton Beach is a short 20-minute drive from Christchurch and there is free parking available on Marine Road. There are many dining options at New Brighton Mall and the Saturday Seaside Market is popular for local produce and a variety of local sellers. Visitors with an adventurous spirit can enjoy kayaking, surfing, kite surfing and wind powered vehicles. The beach also features a camping ground which is popular among families. The newly build New Brighton Hot Pools overlook the sea and provide for a delicious soak between 20 °C-40 °C. Read More

Pegasus Golf & Sports Club

Notable for being one of the few public 18-hole golf courses in New Zealand, the Pegasus Golf & Sports Club aims to make golf a sport more accessible to the general public. Located on Mapleham Drive Street, Pegasus, on the edges of the city centre of Christchurch, the Pegasus Golf & Sports Club is among the most accessible golf courses in New Zealand. Its very affordable green fees and equally affordable golf clubs rental fees ensure that the sport does not remain in the lofty echelons that golf has come to signify. Read More

Quail Island which translates to Otamahua in Maori is an inner harbour island and is Canterbury’s largest island. It was named after the now extinct native quail by Captain William Smith and was originally used as a quarantine station by early European settlers. The island is a short 15-minute ferry ride away from Lyttleton and you can enjoy stunning cliffs, shipwrecks, quarry remnants, and easy walking trails. You can even kayak to the island. Quail Island was converted into a recreational reserve in 1975 and one can explore native fauna and flora as well as native birds such as kingfisher, silvereye, and fantail. Whakamaru Beach is a safe spot for swimming and picnicking. The Ships graveyard on the western side of the island is a must-see as the decaying remains of eight vessels can be seen at low-tide. The Quail Island Loop is a 4.5km loop and takes 2.5 hours to complete. It crosses a bird observation barricade, an excellent vantage point to see the shipwrecks, stone terraces and quarantine barracks. If you want to stay here overnight, you can book the Otamahua Hut which was used as a caretaker’s cottage in the 1980s. Read More

The Russley Golf Club is among the premier golf courses in New Zealand and is a firm favourite to play a few holes among the public in the city. It is notable for being the only golf course in New Zealand that was designed by the world-famous golf course architect Dr Alister Mackenzie. Designed in 1927, the course prides itself on how each hole offers golfers a vastly different golfing experience than the one that precedes it, making for a truly memorable afternoon out. It is regularly voted as being the top golf course in Christchurch and it is no wonder that since 1927, Kiwis and visitors from across the world come here to enjoy the stunning greens of Russley Golf Club. Read More

Summer Beach is a quaint spot popular among city dwellers and visitors for a day in the sun and is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The quirky sea side architecture gives the beach character. You can stroll along the promenade starting at Cave Rock and end at Scarborough Park. The walk takes 20 minutes and is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. You can also explore Cave Rock which is a chunk of lava and practice rock climbing at low tide. Scarborough Park is a great place that sits under cliffs where children can have fun. Summer Beach has many beachside cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlours at Marriner’s Street and Summer’s Esplanade. This 400-meter stretch is just 20 minutes away from Christchurch city and is known for its shallow waters. It is also possible to go surfing here in Scarborough. It is a perfect place to snooze on the beach or go kite flying, exploring and swimming. There are lifeguards present here between November-March and it is advisable to be careful of strong currents for the rest of the year. You can also discover many nature walks at Scarborough Hill Reserve and Greenwood Park. Read More

Te Onepoto (Taylor's Mistake)

Te Onepoto or Taylors Mistake is located to the south-east of Christchurch, New Zealand and is a bay at the northern end of the Banks Peninsula. Te Onepoto means short or little beach in Maori and was originally called Vincent’s Bay. The name is associated with Captain Taylor as he mistook his destination assuming it was Lyttleton Harbour or Sumner Bay. During WW2 there were two machine gun posts on the hills above the beach to protect Godley Head. The area is popular with surfers and swimmers and has many hiking walks and trails. You can also enjoy sunbathing or having a BBQ. Te Onepoto is a 35 minutes bus ride away from Christchurch and the Taylor’s Mistake bus service departs from Ferry Road and stops at Nayland Street multiple times a day. The bay is great for bird-watching and visitors can spot the silver gull, oystercatcher, pied cormorant, plover and silvereye. There are many trails you can enjoy with the Taylors Mistake Track being the most popular. It is a scenic walk that starts at the Surf Club and ends at Nicholson Park. It is about 2.1km and takes an hour to go one way. You can enjoy breath taking views as you make your way up and around the jagged cliffs. Read More