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Continue reading →: Red Camelia in Flower, Hagley ParkThere are a series of camelia shrubs growing along the Kate Shepherd Memorial walkway (near the Armagh Stree car park). The walk travels along the Avon River bordering the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park and has many white camellias as well. Here’s more information on the walkway and the significance…
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Continue reading →: Magnolia Tree in the Botanic GardensThis stunning magnolia tree (Magnolia campbellii or Pink Tulip Tree) is now in flower in the Botanic Gardens.
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Continue reading →: Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers SculptureThe Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers sculpture is now located beside the Avon River on Colombo Street (Town Hall end). The artwork is by Christchurch artist Julia Morison. According to this Press article: The sculpture was inspired by Canterbury’s history. The 10 “treehouses” are shaped like kahikatea trees, which were once common in…
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Continue reading →: Goldfish in Local PondI suspect these goldfish have been abandoned – I’m guessing they are not supposed to be in this pond in one of our local gardens. They are certainly very colourful though and getting very big. I’m not going to say where they are, as I don’t want to give anyone…
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Continue reading →: Sleepy Cat at the Catnap CafeChristchurch now has it’s own Cat Cafe – with Catnap Cafe opening on Saturday. There are some super cute kitties to be patted and some are even available for adoption. You can learn more about the Cafe at their website – https://www.catnapcafe.co.nz
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Continue reading →: Rose ChapelThe Rose Chapel on Colombo Street has been fully restored. There was an open day today with a steady stream of visitors admiring the beautiful stained glass windows.
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Continue reading →: Temporary Fence Artwork on High StreetThis fence panel on High Street has been refreshed recently by visual arts students at Te Ara. You can learn more about the project at https://www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline/show/2823
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Continue reading →: Stunning tree in the Botanic GardensTrees are one of my favourite photography subjects, and in Christchurch, we are lucky to have an abundance of wonderful old trees.
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Continue reading →: Cyclamen in Townend House, Christchurch Botanic GardensTownend House in the Botanic Gardens is one of my favourite spots in the gardens as you can be certain there will be a stunning display of something beautiful.
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Continue reading →: A moody Lake Waihola in South OtagoLake Waihola is about 40km South of Dunedin. It’s a small settlement with a lake that is surrounded by green rolling hills. I was there very briefly today as I drove back to Christchurch from further south. The reflections by the road were looking great, so I pulled into…
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