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Paddling near Lincoln, Canterbury

Lincoln sits on the Canterbury Plains south of Christchurch, close to a varied spread of waterways. The LII River / Ararira, which runs just southwest of town, is a local flatwater kayak route, while Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora and the braided Selwyn River / Waikirikiri are within easy reach. Christchurch's Avon River / Ōtākaro and the powerful Waimakariri are also accessible for paddlers based in Lincoln.

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