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BEAUTIFUL LAGOON VIEWS.

Lake Ellesmere is a shallow coastal lagoon which is Canterbury's largest lake and it has no natural outlet to the sea.

Harts Creek walk

If you have a couple of hours spare this is a very enjoyable way to fill them in. A 40 min drive from Christchurch the walk goes along the banks of Harts creek - a very clear spring fed stream - look ...

Lake Ellesmere and Kaitorete Split

Our driver stopped here on the way back to Christchurch to show us this area. We saw a beautiful beach with pebbles. No swimming is allowed. The road that leads to the beach has cows and sheep. I've r...

On the way to Akaroa

The drive to Akaroa from Christchurch follows the Southern side of the Port Hills. On the right of the roadway one passes Lake Ellesmere - with occasional glimpses. It is a pleasant drive, but the Lak...

Pollution - A farmer's dumpground

Such a shame it really taints Aotearoa & it's clean green image - the water is heavily polluted and there is no enticement to this place. No path to walk/bike/scooter along let alone skate. No touri...