Prestons Park is a residential area in Burwood, Christchurch, with reserves and waterways to walk and explore, and a stream walk through it. The website describes it as a quiet, tranquil place close to the city. It says the beach is about eight minutes' drive away, Bottle Lake Forest is closer still, and two golf courses are within five minutes. It also says the city centre and the airport are about 15 minutes away, and that The Palms, Northlands and the Northwood Supa Centre are within ten minutes.
The website says Marshlands School, nearby, caters for students in Years 1 to 8. Its sections come in four density options, from larger family homes with generous gardens to compact, easy-care homes. Our pick in Burwood for a quiet base with the city, the beach and the forest a short drive away.