Rapaki Rock

On other side of Christchurch (Diamond Harbour)

This weekend I did a couple of short hikes in the Port Hills which surround Christchurch to the east and south. There are dozens of great walking and biking trails- all with nice views from the top. It was sunny for once- so we could even see the snowy Kaikoura Mountains in the background. Christchurch is in a valley, and lots of people still use only "log burners" (fireplaces) to heat their homes- so that's why there is a bit of haziness over top of the city.