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Continue reading →: Dahlias in the Botanic GardensThe beautiful dahlia garden is next to the rose garden in the Botanic Gardens. I love the variety they have in this garden with the different shapes and colours. Not only are they pretty, but I recently learned that dahlias are a favourite source of nectar for the monarch butterfly.
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Continue reading →: Styx River, Lower Styx Road
This section of the Styx river is just before Spencerville. To learn more about the Styx river you can visit https://www.thestyx.org.nz/
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Continue reading →: Spencerville BeachSpencerville Beach is just a short 20-minute drive from the centre of Christchurch – but it feels a lot further away. It has a popular camping ground nearby and I was really impressed with the Surf Lifesaving building – it looks brand new.
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Continue reading →: Herbaceous Border at the Botanic GardensThe always lovely Herbaceous Border at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
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Continue reading →: Reuben DotDotDot Performing at the Art GalleryI was lucky enough to catch Reuben DotDotDot’s pole act today at the Art Gallery. He’s by far one of my favourite buskers – what he does is super impressive and quite frankly rather scary to watch at times. But I’ve seen his shows a few times now and he…
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Continue reading →: Sumner Beach DashWhen the temperature tops 30 degree’s plus in Christchurch it’s off to the beach.
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Continue reading →: Rose Garden in Ferrymead ReserveThere’s a small rose garden in Ferrymead Reserve – which is located on Bridle Path Road. The reserve is popular with dog walkers and I’ve seen a few rabbits (or hares) hopping around as well. It’s also a popular spot for people to have a picnic – with several picnics…
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Continue reading →: Peacock Fountain in the GardensSome love it. Some think meh. But it certainly makes a statement.











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