New Brighton, Christchurch

Name: New Brighton
Address: Christchurch, New Zealand

#90 among attractions in Christchurch

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Facts and practical information

New Brighton is a coastal suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, 8 kilometres east of the city centre. The 2011 Christchurch earthquakes caused significant damage in the area. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.08 mi²Coordinates: 43°30'22"S, 172°43'34"E

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Day trips

New Brighton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Palms Shopping Centre, Ferrymead Railway, Linwood Islamic Centre, Residential red zone.

3.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Palms Shopping Centre, Christchurch
80 min walk • The Palms Shopping Centre is a vibrant retail destination nestled in the bustling city of Christchurch, New Zealand. This modern shopping haven offers a diverse range of stores, services, and entertainment options, catering to the needs and tastes of locals...
4.3 miS
Golf
Ferrymead Railway, Christchurch
110 min walk • Located in picturesque scenery, Ferrymead Golf Course is an excellent place for golf enthusiasts visiting Christchurch in New Zealand. This full-size, professionally designed golf course is a true paradise for players at every level of expertise – from beginners...
3.2 miSW
Mosque
Linwood Islamic Centre, Christchurch
81 min walk • The Linwood Islamic Centre is a cornerstone of the Muslim community in Christchurch, New Zealand. Serving as a mosque and a community center, it provides a space for worship, reflection, and congregation for Muslims in the area.
2.4 miW
Park
Residential red zone, Christchurch
63 min walk • The residential red zone refers to areas of land in and around Christchurch, New Zealand, that experienced severe damage in the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes and were deemed infeasible to rebuild on. Through voluntary buyouts, the Crown acquired and demolished or removed over 8,000 properties.
4.2 miW
Cemetery
Barbadoes Street Cemetery, Christchurch
107 min walk • The Barbadoes Street Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was set up with three discrete areas for different denominations.
3 miSW
Cemetery
Bromley Cemetery, Christchurch
77 min walk • Bromley Cemetery is a cemetery in Christchurch, New Zealand. It occupies approximately 10 hectares to the east of the city centre, on the corner of Keighleys Road and Linwood Avenue. The Christchurch City Council maintains and administers the cemetery.
4.2 miS
Museum
National Railway Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch
108 min walk • The National Railway Museum of New Zealand is being built to show the history of the New Zealand railways. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch by the end of 2021 at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.
4.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Moncks Cave
105 min walk • Moncks Cave is a cave located in Redcliffs, Christchurch. It is notable for the amount of wooden artefacts discovered there in 1889 by workmen while quarrying for road metal.
3.7 miN
Park
Bottle Lake Forest
95 min walk • Bottle Lake Forest is a production forest and recreational park located in Christchurch, New Zealand, approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the city centre. It makes up the vast majority of the area of the suburb Bottle Lake.
2.7 miSW
Cemetery
Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch
70 min walk • Linwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the fifth oldest public cemetery in the city.
0.5 miE
Piers and boardwalks, Beach
New Brighton Pier, Christchurch
12 min walk • There have been two New Brighton Piers in New Brighton, New Zealand. The first pier, of wooden construction, opened on 18 January 1894 and was demolished on 12 October 1965. The current concrete pier was opened on 1 November 1997. It is one of the icons of Christchurch.

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New Brighton • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)