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Banks Peninsula

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Banks Peninsula

Peninsula, eastern South Island, New Zealand, extending about 30 mi (50 km) into the Pacific Ocean. Originally an island formed by two contiguous volcanic cones, the peninsula was visited in 1770 by Capt. James Cook, who named it for Sir Joseph Banks. Christchurch is situated at its base.



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The network covers 8,000 square kilometers of diverse geography, including Christchurch City, Banks Peninsula, farming communities and high country.
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