Redcliffs

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Redcliffs is an outer coastal suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is most directly accessed from the city centre by a causeway that crosses the Heathcote River estuary and is the suburb immediately before Sumner. It is characterised by rocky, hilly geography and has many natural caves in its sides. The domineering cliffs of Redcliffs are a snapshot of the region's volcanic origins. The cliffs are tinged with solid red magma; the suburb draws its name from this the most notable of its physical features. The suburb is affluent by New Zealand standards and property values are high, with the average house costing NZ$450,000 in 2006 (source: Real Estate Institute of New Zealand). One of Redcliffs' best features is Barnett Park. Barnett Park hosts a weekly Pasifika Festival on Sunday afternoons. Barbecues and Volleyball are the most common activities. Barnett Park also facilitates some of Redcliffs' best vantage points. Those who make the 30 minute walk to the Barnett Park 'Caves' are provided with a view of Barnett Park itself, and the mouth of the Avon/Heathcote Estuary.