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Several Suburbs of Christchurch extend onto the northern slopes of the Port Hills. Other parts of the hills are used for Farming and Forestry . The Summit Road runs along the top of the Port Hills. A road tunnel and a separate rail tunnel beneath the hills connect Lyttelton with Christchurch. Three road routes cross the range via Evans, Dyers and Gebbies passes. The hills are an important recreation area for Christchurch residents, with several public parks and reserves, including tracks for Mountain Biking and Walking . There is a gondola, Christchurch Gondola , that goes to the top of Mount Cavendish . The Port Hills formed a challenging barrier between the harbour and the planned site of Christchurch during early European settlement, their steepness and ruggedness making road-building difficult. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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