Bottle Lake Forest

Forest Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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What to expect

Bottle Lake Forest is a production forest and recreational park located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The forest consists of Pinus radiata trees and covers 800 hectares of land, stretching from Burwood to Spencerville, and to Pegasus Bay on the East Coast. It includes a number of native understory plants, and different species of bird can be found. The forest is also home to a Fairy Village, where hundreds of fairy homes have been built by families. Visitors can enjoy walking, mountain biking, and horse riding tracks, as well as a BMX course and a trials setup. The forest has a visitor centre that provides information about the park's history and ecology, and there are public toilets and fresh water access available

Plan your family visit to the Bottle Lake Forest with these blog insights 👇

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A weekend of fun with kids in Christchurch NZ

A weekend of fun with kids in Christchurch NZ
This family's experience:

Activities: We went biking in Bottle Lake Forest, which has tons of bike trails and a huge pump track suitable for all kids

Highlights: The forest was a great place to get some exercise and have fun with the kids ✨