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24 hours in Lincoln MORNING Kick-start your day with breakfast at Coffee Culture on Lincoln’s Gerald St. You’ll get a real feel for Lincoln’s community spirit here and the region’s best bagels to boot.
LATE AFTERNOON Upon laying your eyes on Ōhinetahi Gardens it’s hard to believe that this immaculate enclosure once fell into complete disrepair. A labour of love for New Zealand’s first botanist, T.H. Potts, his death in 1919 led to the demise of his beloved garden. Fortunately, Sir Miles Warren and Mr and Mrs Trengrove restored the area in 1977 and it’s been a thing of beauty ever since. Afterward, head to Halswell River in Tai Tapu for a stroll along the bank.
MID-MORNING Pop into historic Liffey Cottage and Pioneer Hall. The former was built in 1875 and has since been restored into a working man’s cottage. From Lincoln, drive 35 minutes to The Knobs. A brisk one-hour walk leads to the summit of Coopers Knob. High above the head of the Bay, you’re presented with panoramic views over Lyttelton Harbour.
EVENING The Laboratory might sound like an ominous venue for dinner, but this Lincoln-based pub serves a fine range of craft beers and wood-fired pizza. If your taste buds fall hard for their brews, refillable bottles are available for fans to take home.
AFTERNOON Peaceful Chamberlains Ford is a naturemade plunge pool flanked by a pebble bank. There’s public toilets and free-to-use barbecues.
LINCOLN 22km SW of Christchurch
Lincoln Motel There is so much to enjoy in
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Reservations 0800 001 689 • Lockable covered cycle storage • Cycle hose-down area • High-pressure showers & spa baths • New bars, restaurants & cafés • Boutique shopping & supermarket • Lincoln Farmers’ Market every Saturday
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or the ultimate adrenalin rush, jump out of a plane at 12,000 feet, go white-water rafting on the Rangitata River or take on the mountain biking trails. The high country lakes lure avid fly fishers and there are numerous hiking options. A scenic flight provides a bird’s-eye view of the varied landscape, while horse riding trots across it. Jet boating is thrilling and Trott’s Garden is a Garden of National Significance. You can live the country lifestyle in Ashburton, just one hour from Christchurch. Feed the ducks at Ashburton Domain or shop at Ashburton Village which is based around an historic mill house. Pull on your togs for swimming at Lake Hood or explore the Ashburton Aviation Museum. Located at Ashburton Airport, it details the town’s importance as a training base during WWII.
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MT SOMERS & RĀKAIA Situated 40km west of Ashburton, tramping, mountain biking, fishing, birdwatching and ice skating are just some of the activities you can do in and around Mt Somers. Rākaia is renowned for the Rākaia River and between November and March boasts some of the best salmon fishing in the country. The giant salmon statue in Rākaia township pays homage to this distinction and is 12 metres tall!
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METHVEN & MT HUTT VILLAGE Home to some of the best snow in Australasia and superb heli-skiing terrain. Just an hour from Christchurch, the township is also a great summer destination, offering scenic walks, fishing, four-wheel drive safaris, jet boating and hot air ballooning – a fantastic way to take in the mountains and plains landscape. There is also the quality Methven golf course.
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Craig & Colleen welcome you before or after cycling the Little River Trail to stay at the Lincoln Motel. 4-6 Maurice St, Lincoln, Christchurch Ph: +64 3 974 1620 • info@lincolnmotel.co.nz
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• Spacious ground-floor, self-contained units • Book direct for best prices • 50+ Sky and Free high-speed WiFi • Total service is our strength • Tariff: from $110, extra person $20 814 East St Ashburton Ph: +64 3 308 8050 Email: office@commodoreashburton.co.nz www.commodoreashburton.co.nz
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