Sign of the Kiwi, Christchurch

Name: Sign of the Kiwi
Address: 1700 Summit Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3-329 9966

#131 among attractions in Christchurch

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Facts and practical information

The Sign of the Kiwi, originally called Toll House, is a small café and shop at Dyers Pass on the road between Christchurch and Governors Bay. It was built in 1916–17 by Harry Ell as a staging post and opened as a tearoom and rest house. It has a Category I heritage classification by Heritage New Zealand and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The building was closed some time after the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and did not open again until 23 January 2017, six years later. Although located within the burned area, the building was not damaged by the 2017 Port Hills fires a month later. ()

Coordinates: 43°36'23"S, 172°38'42"E

Address

1700 Summit RoadChristchurch New Zealand

Contact

+64 3-329 9966

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Day trips

Sign of the Kiwi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridle Path, Halswell Quarry Park, Mount Cavendish, Cass Peak.

3.3 miE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Outdoor activities
Bridle Path, Christchurch
84 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand, the Bridle Path is a historic hiking trail that offers both a workout for the body and a feast for the eyes. This well-trodden path, carved by the early settlers in the 1850s, is a testament to the determination of...
3.4 miW
Park
Halswell Quarry Park, Christchurch
87 min walk • Halswell Quarry Park is a serene and picturesque green space located in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. This former quarry has been thoughtfully transformed into a park that offers a blend of recreational activities, historical features, and panoramic views for...
3.7 miE
Mountain, Park
Mount Cavendish
96 min walk • Mount Cavendish, located in the stunning Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand, offers a breathtaking panorama that captivates locals and tourists alike. As a prominent park area, it is an essential part of the scenic landscape and recreational space within the...
2.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cass Peak, Governors Bay
60 min walk • Ōrongomai / Cass Peak is a hill in the western Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand. Its most notable feature is a radar dome that was built on the peak in the late 1980s, which is used for aircraft positioning services.
~1870 ftE
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Sugarloaf, Christchurch
10 min walk • Te Heru o Kahukura / Sugarloaf is a landmark in the Port Hills to the south of the city of Christchurch in New Zealand. The Māori part of the name means the headcomb of Kahukura.
0.9 miN
Park
Victoria Park, Christchurch
23 min walk • Victoria Park is a large recreational area on the Port Hills above Christchurch, New Zealand.
2.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Cracroft Caverns, Christchurch
64 min walk • Cracroft Caverns, also known as the Cashmere Caverns, are a series of large chambers in the hill of the Cashmere suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.
1.9 miN
Park
Cracroft Reserve, Christchurch
49 min walk • Cracroft Reserve is a 3.2 hectare public reserve on Cracroft Hill in the Cashmere suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated next to the Sign of the Takahe.
0.8 miNW
Park
Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch
21 min walk • Christchurch Adventure Park is an Adventure park in the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand. Built by the Canadian company Select Evolution, it had its opening function on 16 December 2016.
2.4 miNW
43°34'43"S • 172°36'58"E
Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch
62 min walk • Park
2.4 miN
City, Area
Cashmere, Christchurch
62 min walk • Cashmere is a suburb which rises above the southern end of the city of Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sign of the Kiwi?

Nearby attractions include Sugarloaf, Christchurch (10 min walk), Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch (21 min walk), Victoria Park, Christchurch (23 min walk).