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Lakes, Rivers, Canals & Beaches
Visiting the City: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing: Lakes, Rivers, Canals & Beaches

Antigua Boatsheds
A little piece of England by the river
2 Cambridge Terrace Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 366 5885 / F: +64 (0)3 377 5801

Ashworth's Beach
Idyllic and crowd-free
Ashworth's Beach Hurunui 8251

Avon River (The)
Christchurch's English heart
Victoria Square Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 6929

Avon/Heathcote Estuary (The)
River and sea meet
Near Te Huingi Manu Wildlife Refuge Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 2257

Birdling's Flat (Poranui)
South Island's outer edge
Christchurch Akaroa Road Christchurch 8150
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Tourist Information)

Cashmere Stream
Semi-rural tributary stream
Worsleys Road Christchurch 8002
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Tourist Information)

Cass Bay (Motu-Kauati-Rahi)
Quiet bay with safe swimming
Lyttelton Harbour Lyttelton 7672
T: +64 3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre)

Cave Rock
Legendary seaside cave
Sumner Beach Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 377 2424

Corsair Bay
Secluded bay near Lyttelton
Governor's Bay Road Christchurch 8012
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 328 9094 (Lyttelton Information Centre)

Diamond Harbour
Glittering harbour village
Governors Bay Christchurch 8030
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / F: +64 0 3 328 9094

Esplanade (The)
Popular seaside walking spot
The Esplanade Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Tourist Information)

Governors Bay
One of the larger bays
Main Road Christchurch 8033
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / F: +64 0 3 328 9094

Heathcote River (The)
A pretty, winding river
Cashmere Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 941 6874 (City Council Parks Unit)

Jet Thrills River Tours
Joy ride down the white water
Challenge Service Station Christchurch 8009
T: +64 (0)3 385 1478 / +65 (0)800 27 7729 (Free Phone) / F: +64 (0)3 385 1473

Kaikoura
World-renowned marine paradise
Between Christchurch and Picton Christchurch 8280
T: +64 3 319 5641 (Kaikoura Information Centre) / F: +64 3 319 6819 (Kaikoura Information Centre)

Lake Ellesmere
New Zealand's fifth largest lake
Christchurch Akaroa Main Road Christchurch 8161
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch Visitor Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 377 2424 (Christchurch Visitor Centre)

Leithfield Beach
Popular summer spot
Leithfield Beach Canterbury 8251
T: +64 (0)3 314 8816 (Hurunui District Council) / F: +64 (0)3 314 9181 (Hurunui District Council)

Mona Vale
Heritage gardens and house
63 Fendalton Road Christchurch 8331
T: +64 (0)3 348 9660 / F: +64 (0)3 348 7011

Moncks Bay
Home of yachting legend
Main Road Christchurch 8081
T: +64 3 379 9629 (Christchurch Information Centre)

Punting in the Park
A genteel way to see the botanical gardens
Antigua Boatsheds Christchurch 8001
T: +64 3 366 0337 / F: +64 3 366 5801

Rakaia River (The)
World famous braided river
Rakaia Canterbury
T: +64 (0)3 302 8743 (Methven Visitor Centre)

Rangitata River
River from the sky
Mid Canterbury Christchurch 8751
T: +64 (0)3 379 6929

Rapaki Bay
A quiet, historic bay
Governors Bay Road Lyttelton 8082
T: +64 (0)3 328 9093 (Lyttelton Information Centre) / F: +64 0 3 328 9094 (Lyttelton Information Centre)

Saltmarsh Walk
Reedy estuary habitat walk
Kibblewhite Street Christchurch 8007
T: +64 (0)3 941 8999 / F: +64 (0)3 941 8267

Sharplin Falls
Staveley bush waterfall
Staveley Methven 7730
T: +64 3 302 8955

South Brighton Beach (Te Karoro Karoro)
Wild, open beach
Marine Parade Christchurch 8007
T: +64 (0)3 388 2020 (South Brighton Surf Life Saving Club)

Southshore Spit (Te Karoro Karoro)
Spit across to Sumner
Marine Parade Christchurch 8007
T: +64 (0)3 94 8999 / F: +64 (0)3 941 8786

Spencer Park
Seaside wilderness area
Heyders Road Christchurch 8009
T: +64 (0)3 329 8507 (Ranger Station)

Styx River
Drowsy country river
Lower Styx Road Christchurch 8005
T: +64 (0)3 342 9513 / F: +64 (0)3 941 8267

Sumner Beach
Christchurch's most picturesque beach
The Esplanade Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch & Canterbury Visitors Centre)

Taylors Mistake
Christchurch's premier surf beach
Taylors Mistake Road Christchurch 8008
T: +64 (0)3 326 6771 (Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club)

Travis Wetland
A wild wetland tour
Travis Road Christchurch 8083
T: +64 3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Victoria Lake
Miniature yachts and ducks
North Hagley Park Christchurch 8011
T: +64 3 941 8999 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit)

Waikuku Beach
Excellent surf beach
Waikuku Beach Waimakariri District
T: +64 (0)3 312 7663 (Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club)

Waimairi Beach
An endless stretch of sand
Rothesay Road & Beach Road Christchurch 8083
T: +64 3 388 9234 (Waimairi Surf Life Saving Club)

Waimakariri River
River of cold rushing water
Between the Rakaia and Hurunui Rivers Canterbury 8252
T: +64 (0)3 365 3828 (Canterbury Regional Council) / F: +64 (0)3 365 3194 (Canterbury Regional Council)

Woolshed Creek
Ancient forest and coal mine
Ashburton Gorge Road Mount Somers 8354
T: +64 (0)3 308 1064 (Ashburton Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 308 1050 (Ashburton Information Centre)

Worcester Boulevard
Gorgeous riverside walk
From Cathedral Square to Rolleston Avenue Christchurch 8001
T: +64 (0)3 379 9629 (Christchurch & Canterbury Information Centre) / F: +64 (0)3 377 2424

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