The Groynes

A popular picnic spot with barbeque facilities, walks, wildlife, water sports and a model yacht club. Summer picnics at the Groynes, is a childhood experience common to many of the citizens of Christchurch. Popular since the 1920s, it is still hard to beat as a place for family recreation. A wetland area dominated by the Otukaikino creek, large trees provide ample shelter for all manner of activities. Younger children will love the excellent playground equipment and the ducks, while older ones might like an excursion onto the lake in a hire canoe or water bike.