Birdlings Flat - Banks Peninsula

The Banks Peninsula is a sun trap close to Christchurch, New Zealand. This beach is scattered with semi precious stones and lined with characterful baches (kiwi holiday homes). It is an ideal stop off on the way to Akaroa being about half way.

After visiting the beach make sure you pay a visit to the Little River art gallery which is ten minutes further towards Akaroa. Not only is this one of the best art outlets in the region, it also serves the most amazing cakes and savoury food.