An entry from Gallivanta's blog for 9 November 2012 entitled, "More Mona Vale".
Six years after being severely damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and after two years of repairs, Mona Vale has reopened its doors to the public.
Damage to the Mona Vale Gatehouse.
Autumn trees in Mona Vale, Fendalton.
Damage to the Mona Vale Gatehouse.
Some cracks visible on the Mona Vale bathhouse.
The bathhouse at Mona Vale seen through some trees.
House across the Avon river, seen from Mona Vale.
House across the Avon river, seen from Mona Vale.
Damage to the Mona Vale Homestead which has been cordoned off.
Damage to the Mona Vale Homestead which has been cordoned off.
The Avon river through Mona Vale where some punting rides depart from.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Mona Vale Gatehouse. Wire fencing and tape has been placed around the building as a cordon.
Damage to the Mona Vale Homestead which has been cordoned off. Building rubble has been sorted and piled in front of the building, behind the fence.
Damage to the Mona Vale Homestead which has been cordoned off. Building rubble has been sorted and piled in front of the building, behind the fence.
A information board on the fence around the Homestead at Mona Vale. It says 'This hertiage building is managed by the Christchurch City Council on behalf of the city's residents. Until recently it served as a restaurant and function centre. This building was damaged in the 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes and ongoing aftershocks. Propping walls and other support is designed to keep the building weather-proof until a decision about its future can be made'.