Victorian homestead with an ancient native forest remnant.
Riccarton
Riccarton House is the homestead of the Deans family, early settlers; behind it Riccarton Bush is a remnant of kahikatea forest that once covered the plains.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| AkaroaBanks Peninsula, about 1.5 hours | Village | Harbour village with a French heritage. |
| Canterbury high countryWest of the city | Farm life | Sheep stations on the plains and foothills. |
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