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DSwede Says: Castle Hill is a bit of an oddity with the type of boulders and pinnacle rocks. These formations do not exist anywhere else in close proximity on the South Island. It does not take much imagination to see where the name came from, as if the rubble here was from a natural...
DSwede Says: Rewi Alley was born in Springfield but spent the bulk of his life in China. If I recall correctly, he lived in China for more than 35 years, from the mid-50's until the 80's.In this time, China was raw and unexplored by westerners. In this time it witnessed vast cultural,...
DSwede Says: The tourist information center is located at the train station. It is obviously located such that people who come on the daily train can easily get all the information they need close at hand.But if you are coming by car, just follow the signs to the "I" or the station.There...
Springfield Lodge: Cozy rooms with a cottage feel
DSwede Says: Springfield Lodge is a family run place, with the proprietors living next door. Its a converted house with a large additional quarters off the back.There are a couple of smaller double rooms and then one suite, all sharing a communal common room and kitchen. The wood decor...
Yello Shack Cafe: Decent Cafe and Good Pies
DSwede Says: Open from 8am to 8pm, Yello Shack is a good eatery for meals or snacks. They serve a good breakfast if you don't care to make your own.The interior is from a wood cabin, with wood tables, walls, floor, etc. Rustic feel if you don't consider the music which may be as varied...
Springfield Hotel (Restaurant): Large portions of good homecooking
DSwede Says: The bar portion of the establishment may just be like any other small town, no-frills pub. Food will be served here too if you wish.But if you care to dine with a little bit more of a restaurant ambiance, the dining room does have linen table settings and a bit dimmer...
Springfield Hotel (Bar): Probably the only place to go
DSwede Says: Springfield is a quiet town. Short of bringing your own entertainment, the bar in the Springfield Hotel may be your only option.It is a no-nonsense bar, with a decent selection of drinks. There are TV's to watch what ever sports or shows you wish. There's music and a couple...
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Springfield Lodge is a family run place, with the proprietors living next door. Its a converted house with a large additional quarters off the back.There are a...
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Q: could you please tell me all the information u\you have on springfield, shefield and darfield i am doing a commontary for my year...
A: Hey Charlotte, Not much in any of those towns. Except good Ice Creams!!!! Darfeild is well known in the tramping and Skiing communities for good Ice Creams at the store...
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The name and the 'baby' donut on the lawn may give the illusion that you've entered the world of the Simpsons. But in reality you are now in the world of Narnia (same as the Lion, the Witch and the......
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