Coasts

Canterbury has a spectacular and diverse coastline stretching from Kaikoura to the Waitaki River. In between are the sandy beaches and dunes of Pegasus Bay, the rocky platforms of Kaikoura and Banks Peninsula, coastal lagoons, estuaries and shingle beaches. Each one is unique with its own set of ecological processes, biodiversity, values and issues.

What we offer

Sea Chest – a coastal resource for teachers. Canterbury’s Spectacular Coast and Marine and Coastal Animals are FREE to all schools and interested community groups in Canterbury. These books have been designed to be used in combination but can be used separately.

Supplements include lesson plans and activities:

• Rocky Shore
• Coastal Wetlands

Your Environment, Canterbury (E-box) – The Canterbury Coastline. The Canterbury coastline is spectacular. This issue explores the many different coastal features along this diverse stretch of New Zealand. Dunes, lagoons and animals, check it out.

Interactive Websites

• Wild Wonderful Coastal Wetlands
• Dramatic Dynamic Dunes