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	Banks Peninsula tramping tracks: Mahaanui
		The roads on Banks Peninsula are winding, steep, narrow and not all are sealed.
		Banks Peninsula was once a rich mosaic of plant and bird species.
		This is a strenuous walk from the sea to the summit of Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki, the high point of Banks Peninsula.
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/trackandwalk.aspx?id=36325 (1127 words)

	Tas Walker's Biblical Geology - Banks Peninsula, NZ
		The Banks Peninsula (Figure 2) is composed mainly of the remnants of two large extinct volcanoes—Lyttelton in the northwest and Akaroa in the southeast.
		Thus, the entire structure of the Banks Peninsula can be considered as one geological unit because, although the position of the vent moved during the eruption of the lava, the whole volcanic sequence represents a consistent set of geological conditions.
		In this case the absence of glaciers on Banks Peninsula could be explained by the volcanoes being isolated from the mainland and surrounded by warmer ocean waters during the Ice Age.
	biblicalgeology.net /content/view/71/9 (5418 words)

	Banks Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Banks Peninsula is located in the Canterbury region on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, partly surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, and adjacent to the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch, which has approximately 370,000 residents.
		The peninsula, including Lyttelton and neighbouring areas that are not on the peninsula proper, was governed by the Banks Peninsula District Council from 1989 until 6 March 2006 when the council was merged with neighbouring Christchurch City Council.
		The population of the peninsula in 2001 was 7,833 residents (2001 census).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Banks_Peninsula (1032 words)

	Rosa banksiae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rosa banksiae, commonly referred to as the Lady Banks' Rose, is a species of Rosa native to central and western China, in the provinces of Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan, and Yunnan; it grows in mountains at altitudes of 500-2200 m.
		The rose is named after Lady Banks, the wife of the eminent botanist Sir Joseph Banks (after whom the Banks Peninsula is named).
		All Lady Banks' roses are said to smell of violets to varying degrees.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rosa_banksiae (337 words)

	Banks Peninsula
		Banks Peninsula is located in the Canterbury region on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, partly surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, and adjacent to the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch, which has approximately 370,000 residents.
		The peninsula, including Lyttelton and neighbouring areas that are not on the peninsula proper, was governed by the Banks Peninsula District Council from 1989 until 6 March 2006 when the council was merged with neighbouring Christchurch City Council.
		The population of the peninsula in 2001 was 7,833 residents (2001 census).
	www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/photos/cities/christchurch/nz0341.shtml (122 words)

	New Zealand Banks Peninsula
		Banks Peninsula is situated in the region of Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand.
		The Banks is partly surrounded of the Pacific Ocean.
		Banks Peninsula is a beautiful area of New Zealand to visit and spend a nice holiday.
	www.new-zealand-nz.net /banks_peninsula/banks_peninsula.html (219 words)

	EcoEng Newsletter 1/2002, Washington/Dakers, Banks Peninsula
		Banks Peninsula is located in the Canterbury region on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, partly surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, and adjacent to the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch, which has approximately 340,000 residents.
		Banks Peninsula has an intricate network of volcanic ridgelines and valleys, a higher rainfall than the nearby Canterbury plains, and a number of microclimates that allow a diverse range of land uses.
		The Banks Peninsula community are already partway down this track with the setting up of the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust, with the support from the New Zealand Landcare Trust and the district and regional councils and their representatives and the recent input from the interdisciplinary team of ecological engineers.
	www.iees.ch /EcoEng021/EcoEng021_F3.html (2643 words)

	Banks Peninsula Christchurch New Zealand - Lyttelton, Akaroa, Accommodation, Activities & Tours – Banks Peninsula ...
		The sometimes steep and narrow nature of peninsula roads and amenity access mean that the large campervan drivers should plan their route carefully and gain local knowledge from information centres before leaving the main highways.
		Fortunately, Banks Peninsula has activities that cater for all fitness levels and tastes, from the sedate to the heart-pumping extreme.
		New Zealand weather in general and Banks Peninsula’s in particular is affected by the proximity to the sea.
	www.bankspeninsula.info /information/helpful-hints/index.cfm (865 words)

	Unique New Zealand wildlife - Kaikoura & Canterbury - Banks Peninsula
		Banks Peninsula is made up of the remnants of two basaltic volcanoes, Lyttleton and Akaroa, which became extinct about five and a half million years ago.
		Cook thought that Banks Peninsula was an island when he sailed past, but at this time it was already part of the mainland.
		Few sizeable areas of standing timber remain on Banks Peninsula, but what there is is mainly in reserves, some of it around Pigeon Bay.
	www.ecotours.co.nz /Brian/wildlife/kaikoura/banks.htm (541 words)

	Banks Peninsula Merger - 2006 - Events - Christchurch City Libraries
		Banks Peninsula residents, who already belong to Christchurch City Libraries as a non-resident member, were sent new cards in February, along with information about what the changes will mean for them.
		Until then, Banks Peninsula libraries will not be able to discharge Christchurch City books, and vice versa.
		In addition to the Banks Peninsula Libraries (Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Little River, Akaroa), you will be able to use Fendalton, Bishopdale, Papanui, Redwood, New Brighton, Shirley, Parklands, Linwood, South (Beckenham), Sumner, Spreydon, Hornby, Halswell, Upper Riccarton, Central City plus a Mobile Library.
	library.christchurch.org.nz /News/2006/BanksPeninsula (701 words)

	Banks Peninsula
		The rail trail passes through rural areas and settlements on the Canterbury Plains and skirts past the massive flanks of the ancient volcanoes which make up Banks Peninsula, hugging the shoreline of a vast lagoon, Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, and its smaller twin, Wairewa/Lake Forsyth.
		Summer on Banks Peninsula is fun — with adventurous days followed by romantic waterfront dining in the evening — it’s a great recipe for a holiday.
		Banks Peninsula Tourism Cathedral Square PO Box 2600, Christchurch, New Zealand P +64 3 353 1184 info@bankspeninsula.info
	www.bankspeninsula.info (490 words)

	Banks Peninsula District Community Profile(published) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The unemployment rate in Banks Peninsula District was 4.8 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
		The average household size in Banks Peninsula District was 2.4 people, compared with 2.7 for all of New Zealand.
		For dwellings that were rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in Banks Peninsula District was $148, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
	www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/commprofiles.nsf/findinfobyarea/061-ta (616 words)

	Banks Peninsula
		The Banks Peninsula extend east from Lyttelton and consists of the following climbing areas.
		Drive to Charteris Bay (Banks Peninsula) and on to Bayview Road to the end and then walk the 2km to the climbing area.
		Drive to Charteris Bay (Banks Peninsula) and park in the Ortron Bay Park before walking up the the valley to the climbing area.
	www.climb.co.nz /Places/canterbury/BanksPeninsula/Banks-Peninsula-Climbing.htm (361 words)

	peninsuladailynews.com - Peninsula: Food banks feel the pull at Thanksgiving (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Volunteers at the Sequim Food Bank were planning a last-minute Thanksgiving delivery on Tuesday to make sure a family living in a tent in the foothills has a dinner with all the trimmings on the holiday.
		Though the food bank delivered most of its Thanksgiving meals last week, it keeps more food available for needy people who are without a turkey dinner a day or two beforehand, the food bank's executive director, Nina Fatherson, said.
		Around the North Olympic Peninsula and nationwide this Thanksgiving, more families are in need of assistance, and food banks are feeling the pull.
	www.peninsuladailynews.com /sited/story/html/149914 (198 words)

	Places to Visit : Banks Peninsula
		Banks Peninsula has many sites and buildings of historic significance.
		The Museum focuses particularly on the history of Akaroa and Banks Peninsula.
		It is ringed by the hills of Banks Peninsula, and set at the edge of a stunning sheltered natural harbour, just an hour's drive from Christchurch.
	www.historic.org.nz /aboutus/CantyBranch/places2visit_banks-penin.html (1140 words)

	Lyttelton Harbour Businesses and Tourism Activities - Home - Lyttelton Harbour Accommodation, Tourism, Events, ...
		Lyttelton Harbour is the northern major sea inlet on Banks Peninsula, the one prominent feature on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand.
		Banks Peninsula was once a volcanic island and Lyttelton Harbour the sea-filled crater of a volcano that erupted 11 million years ago.
		Banks Peninsula was first sighted by Europeans on 16 February 1770 from the Endeavour during James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand.
	www.lytteltonharbour.co.nz (304 words)

	Akaroa Accommodation \| Accommodation Banks Peninsula \| Hotels in Akaroa \| Luxury Accommodation
		Akaroa Cottages Offers Accommodation in Akaroa, Luxury Accommodation, Akaroa Accommodation, Banks Peninsular, Hotels in Banks Peninsular, Deluxe Accommodation Akaroa.You may be looking for a romantic break in a quiet luxurious cottage, or somewhere for a special weekend, or a venue for a family gathering.
		Hector's Dolphins or White-headed Dolphins may be found in the harbour, and 'swim with the dolphins' boat tours are a major tourist attraction.
		They are well appointed with French doors opening to a veranda or patio to make the most of the delightful views of Akaroa Harbour combined with the scenic wonderland of the surrounding hills and native bush of Banks Peninsula.
	www.lochhill.co.nz (521 words)

	Barretts Farming on Banks Peninsula Part 1
		Banks Peninsula cocksfoot was sought after by North Island farmers clearing new farmland in the first half of the twentieth century.
		The family experienced hard times and the women worked as hard as the men as they struggled to support their families.
		Then Gertie's brother who worked in the Bank of New Zealand arranged a loan to tide them over, and the bank took the farm cheques until it was paid off.
	www.nzine.co.nz /views/thebarretts_updated.html (1666 words)

	Akaroa and Banks Peninsula New Zealand, Travel Tourism and Accommodation for Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Christchurch NZ.
		Akaroa and Banks Peninsula New Zealand, Travel Tourism and Accommodation for Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Christchurch NZ.
		Akaroa and Banks Peninsula New Zealand are located within the Christchurch area, in the Canterbury region, on the East Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
		Akaroa is located on Banks Peninsula, the most prominent volcanic feature of the South Island, about 82 kilometres by road from Christchurch City.
	www.tourism.net.nz /region/canterbury/canterbury---akaroa-and-banks-peninsula (143 words)

	Banks Peninsula Walk : Akaroa Hike
		Day 2: Walk 19km along ridge trails with commanding views of the harbours, valleys and inlets of Banks Peninsula, until you reach the "Hilltop" — where you stay at the relaxing Pentrip Lodge.
		Banks Peninsula consists of two Volcanic craters which are Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours.
		Three million years younger than the Lyttelton volcano, Akaroa erupted nine million years ago and during the next million years buried much of the eastern and south-eastern flanks of the older volcano.
	www.hikingnewzealand.com /banks-peninsula-walk.htm (334 words)

	Reynolds-Fleming & Fleming-Banks Peninsula circulation
		The Banks Peninsula region, New Zealand, was selected to study nearshore circulation around coastal headlands.
		The relative influences of tides and wind on the current were determined using an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) deployed 2 km offshore in Pegasus Bay.
		This study is the first to quantitatively document the nearshore circulation in the Banks Peninsula region.
	www.rsnz.org /publish/nzjmfr/2005/012.php (226 words)

	YouTube - Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Harbour Views
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		A Panaramic view of the Banks Peninsula and Aka...
		A Panaramic view of the Banks Peninsula and Akaroa Harbour in the south island of New Zealand (less)
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=ftziJbdj3YU (210 words)

	Banks Peninsula - Christchurch - Reviews of Banks Peninsula - TripAdvisor
		Banks Peninsula - Christchurch - Reviews of Banks Peninsula - TripAdvisor
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	www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g255118-d301129-Reviews-Banks_Peninsula-Christchurch_South_Island.html (435 words)

	Budget Backpacker Hostels Christchurch and Banks Peninsula: Quality Graded Accommodation, Affordable Accommodation, ...
		Budget Backpacker Hostels Christchurch and Banks Peninsula: Quality Graded Accommodation, Affordable Accommodation, Independent travellers' Accommodation, New Zealand Budget Accommodation, New Zealand Backpacker Hostels, New Zealand Youth Hostels, New Zealand Hostels
		By road, rail or air, most visitors to the South Island will come to or through its largest centre at some point.
		The Peninsula makes a fine diversion to the East, while Arthurs Pass and Methven offer mountain environs to the West.
	www.backpack.co.nz /chch.html (94 words)

	Welcome to Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
		Beyond the Garden Gate - spring garden trail
		Discover 15 unique Peninsula Gardens in Akaroa Village, Le Bons Bay, Okains Bay, Takamatua, French Farm and Duvauchelle.
		The Akaroa Art Trail is a self guided tour offering you a unique opportunity to meet local artists.
	www.akaroa.com (260 words)

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