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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Castle Hill

Castle Hill, near the West Coast road, about twenty miles west of Springfield, rises to a considerable height from the deep valley traversed by the Porter river, and presents somewhat the appearance of a castle; hence Castle Hill. The surrounding country is, for many miles, taken up by large stations, and sheep grazing is carried on extensively. Castle Hill itself is justly renowned as a health and holiday resort. The scenery is romantic, and the climate invigorating in a high degree. To the scientific observer, the neighbouring fossil beds and caves are objects of unusual interest; and for the sportsman the adjacent rivers teem with trout, and the country abounds in hares and rabbits. There is a comfortable hotel near at hand, where first-class accommodation can be obtained, and where there is a post and telegraph office. A bi-weekly coach service connects Castle Hill with Springfield and the Bealey, and affords regular mail communication with Christchurch and the West Coast.