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Lincoln University |
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About The
City |
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Lincoln University is
located less than half an hour from the centre of
Christchurch, the biggest city in the South Island of
New Zealand.
The Lincoln area has mild
weather with warm to hot summers and crisp winters.
The mean daily maximum
temperature is 22°C in January and 11°C in July. Expect
some frosty mornings in the winter, but they will be
followed by sparkling, clear days. |
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Christchurch
has:
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A great range
of cafés and restaurants.
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The
opportunity to try any type of recreational activity, be
it a day at the beach, mountain bike riding, a game of
tennis, paragliding, golf, surfing and much more.
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Numerous
parks, reserves and outdoor recreation areas. One third
of Christchurch has been set aside for this purpose.
There are the Port Hills to go for a walk, enjoy the
view and the city lights.
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Every type of
architecture from Victorian neo-gothic to 1930s deco
apartment blocks and mirror high rise buildings.
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A diverse
range of music offerings from classical to jazz to
popular.
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Movie theatres
galore - pick from the latest in foreign films at one of
the city's many art-house theatres or choose from box
office hits at the multiplexes.
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Excellent
sporting facilities and clubs - from Jade Stadium - home
of the champion Canterbury Crusaders and the Canterbury
cricketers to the biggest number of netball courts at
Hagley Park.
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And not far
from Lincoln University, in the Canterbury area, you can
try a whole range of activities:
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Try bungy
jumping at Hanmer Springs with a hot thermal spa.
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Go tramping at
Arthur's Pass.
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Fish for trout
or salmon in one of the many rivers and lakes.
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And with eight
ski fields to choose from, all within two hours drive of
Christchurch - you'll be spoilt for choice.
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