Taylor's Mistake Beach

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Taylors Mistake a great place to start a walk to Godley Head at the entrance to Lyttleton Harbour.
Be ready to Huff n Puff and give those Hiking Boots a workout.

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Taylors Mistake, Canterbury, NZ.
A worthwhile trip through Sumner to this well known Surfing Beach. This lone surfer made my day.

Walking track just out of Christchurch :)

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Strathern Motor Lodge

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Great staff, quiet, spacious and clean

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Apr 24 - Apr 28

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Aotea Motel

Christchurch City Centre

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7.6/10 Good! (116 reviews)

Only needed a room to sleep in and have a shower and this unit fitted my requirements Friendly front office

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Nicely nestled in a beautiful cove.

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