Southshore
District of Christchurch
Canterbury - New Zealand

Ferrymead Railway

The Ferrymead Railway is a New Zealand heritage railway built upon the formation of New Zealand's first public railway, from Ferrymead to Christchurch, which opened in 1863. On the opening of the line to Lyttelton on 9 December 1867, the Ferrymead Railway became the Ferrymead Branch and was closed shortly thereafter. In 1964, rail enthusiasts began relaying track on the historic formation and the Ferrymead Railway officially opened in 1977.

Located at -43.5679, 172.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Rail transport in Christchurch, Heritage railways in New Zealand

Tamariki School

Tamariki is the oldest ‘free school’ in New Zealand and one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in 1966 by a group of parents and teachers interested in preventative mental health. It is located in the Christchurch suburb of Linwood. Its name is the Māori word for young children.

Located at -43.5467, 172.689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Democratic education, Alternative education, Educational institutions established in 1966, Primary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Christchurch

Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead Heritage Park is a museum in Christchurch, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, the most frequent of which is transport. Formerly known as Ferrymead Historic Park, it was founded in the mid-1960s by a number of groups, local government bodies and other interested parties. It is in the Heathcote Valley, at the site of New Zealand's first public railway.

Located at -43.5673, 172.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Museums in Christchurch, Railway museums in New Zealand, Open air museums in New Zealand

Heathcote River

The Heathcote River lies within the city boundaries of Christchurch, New Zealand, and is fed from springs near Templetons Road and also receives wet weather flows from as far west as Pound Road. It meanders around the base of the Port Hills from west to south-east.

Located at -43.5577, 172.709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Geography of Christchurch, Rivers of the Canterbury Region

Heathcote Valley

Heathcote Valley is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5833, 172.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

Bridle Path, New Zealand

The Bridle Path is a steep track that traverses the northern rim of the Lyttelton volcano connecting the city of Christchurch and the port of Lyttelton in the South Island of New Zealand. It was constructed in 1850 as a bridle path for leading horses, and was used by the early European settlers as a route from the port to new settlements on the northern side of the Port Hills.

Located at -43.5933, 172.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Geography of Christchurch, Hiking and tramping tracks in New Zealand, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Van Asch College

Van Asch Deaf Education Centre is located in Truro Street, Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a special school for deaf children, accepting both day and residential pupils, as well being as a resource centre providing services and support for parents, mainstream students and their teachers. The school was founded in 1880 and it claims that it "was the first fully government funded school for the Deaf in the world.

Located at -43.5797, 172.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Schools for the deaf in New Zealand, Schools in Christchurch, Special schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1880

Mount Cavendish

Mount Cavendish is located in the Port Hills. It affords spectacular views of Christchurch, New Zealand and Lyttelton. It is part of the crater wall of the extinct volcano that formed Lyttelton Harbour, and the peak itself is one of the notable features that give the rugged skyline of the crater rim its dramatic quality. The Mount Cavendish Reserve displays some of the best examples of lava flow to be seen on the Port Hills.

Located at -43.5894, 172.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Mountains of the Canterbury Region, Protected areas of the Canterbury Region

Aranui High School

Aranui High School is a large secondary school for Years 9-13, in Christchurch, New Zealand. A redevelopment of the school is occurring 2009-2011.

Located at -43.5161, 172.696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Christchurch, Educational institutions established in 1960, 1960 establishments in New Zealand

Lyttelton road tunnel

The Lyttelton road tunnel links the New Zealand city of Christchurch and its seaport, Lyttelton. It opened in 1964 and carries just over 10,000 vehicles/day. While the tunnel itself was not closed for long after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the Heathcote tunnel canopy has been demolished, and the Tunnel Control Building that has a Category I heritage classification by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust has suffered significant damage.

Located at -43.5942, 172.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Tunnels in New Zealand, Transport in Christchurch, Tunnels completed in 1964, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Lyttelton Rail Tunnel

The Lyttelton Rail Tunnel, initially called the Moorhouse Tunnel, links the city of Christchurch with the port of Lyttelton in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is the country’s oldest operational rail tunnel, and is on one of the first railway lines in the district. On completion in 1867 it became the first tunnel in the world to be taken through the side of an extinct volcano, and at 2.7 km, the longest in the country.

Located at -43.5923, 172.713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Rail transport in Christchurch, Tunnels in New Zealand, Railway tunnels in New Zealand, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Tunnels completed in 1867, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Rapanui Rock

Rapanui, better known as The Shag Rock or simply "Shag Rock" was a notable sea stack which stood at the entrance of the Avon Heathcote Estuary near Christchurch, New Zealand. The boating channel into the estuary lies on the northern side of the rock. Although not used as a shipping port, the estuary is accessible to large yachts despite the bar and difficult tidal conditions. The rock stood close to the southern shore just above the low tide level.

Located at -43.5631, 172.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Geography of the Canterbury Region, Geography of Christchurch, Uninhabited islands of New Zealand, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Rock formations in New Zealand

Lyttelton Railway Station

Lyttelton railway station is the northern terminus of the Main South Line, a main trunk railway line from Lyttelton to Invercargill in the South Island of New Zealand. There have been three stations built at Lyttelton, with the most recent of these still being used for railway purposes. Both freight and passenger services have featured at Lyttelton since it opened in 1867.

Located at -43.604, 172.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Rail transport in Christchurch, Railway stations in New Zealand, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Mount Pleasant, New Zealand

Mount Pleasant is an outer suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is located on the northern flank of the mountain in the Port Hills of which it takes its name. The area originally belonged to the borough of Sumner. A petition in 1920 by the majority of its residents asked for it to be included as a riding of the Heathcote County. Whilst the mayor of Sumner, John Barr, submitted against the petition, it was granted and took effect on 1 April 1921.

Located at -43.563, 172.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

Avon River (Canterbury)

The Avon River flows through the centre of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and out to an estuary, which it shares with the Heathcote River, the Avon Heathcote Estuary.

Located at -43.528, 172.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Rivers of the Canterbury Region, Geography of Christchurch

Avon Heathcote Estuary

The Avon Heathcote Estuary is the largest semi-enclosed shallow estuary in Canterbury and remains one of New Zealand’s most important coastal wetlands. It is well known as an internationally important habitat for migratory birds, and it is an important recreational playground and educational resource. It was once highly valued for mahinga kai (Māori for food gathering).

Located at -43.547, 172.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Rivers of the Canterbury Region, Geography of Christchurch, Estuaries of New Zealand

William Wilson (mayor)

William Barbour Wilson (2 April 1819 – 8 November 1897), also known as "Cabbage" Wilson, was the first Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand in 1868.

Located at -43.5385, 172.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1819 births, 1897 deaths, Mayors of Christchurch, Burials at Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Scottish men, New Zealand horticulturists

John Thomas Peacock

John Thomas Peacock MLC JP (1827 – 20 October 1905) was a New Zealand businessman, philanthropist and politician. He came to Canterbury in 1844, several years before organised settlement started.

Located at -43.5385, 172.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1827 births, 1905 deaths, Burials at Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Mayors of St Albans, New Zealand, Members of New Zealand provincial councils, Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Members of the New Zealand Legislative Council, New Zealand businesspeople, New Zealand MPs for Christchurch electorates, Australian emigrants to New Zealand, New Zealand philanthropists

2011 Christchurch earthquake

The February 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a powerful natural event that severely damaged New Zealand's second-largest city, killing 185 people in one of the nation's deadliest peacetime disasters. The magnitude 6.3 (ML) earthquake struck the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island at 12:51 pm on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 local time .

Located at -43.5834, 172.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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2011 Christchurch earthquake, Earthquakes in New Zealand

Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake

Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake is a locality in New Zealand, at the south eastern extremity of Christchurch city. Taylors Mistake is a bay adjacent to the locality, on the north side of Godley Head, on the northern edge of Banks Peninsula. The name Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake is one of New Zealand's dual placenames. The Māori portion, Te Onepoto, means short or little beach.

Located at -43.5833, 172.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Bays of New Zealand, Geography of the Canterbury Region, Populated coastal places in New Zealand

Lyttelton Timeball Station

The Lyttelton Timeball Station was a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The station was significantly damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed on the 13 June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock.

Located at -43.6064, 172.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, Transport infrastructure completed in 1876, Towers completed in 1876, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch

Linwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the fifth oldest public cemetery in the city. Despite its age is it still open for ashes internment,Hebrew Congregational burials and if there is space in existing family plots. Opened in 1884, it has seen some 20,000 burials. The first burial, of the Sexton's wife, was held in July 1884 before the cemetery was opened.

Located at -43.5299, 172.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cemeteries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Visitor attractions in Christchurch

June 2011 Christchurch earthquake

The June 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a shallow magnitude 6.3 ML earthquake that occurred on 13 June 2011 at 14:20 NZST. It was centred at a depth of 6 km (3.8 mi), about 10 km (6 mi) from Christchurch, which had previously been devastated by another magnitude 6.3 ML earthquake in February 2011. The June quake was preceded by a magnitude 5.9 ML tremor that struck the region at a slightly deeper 8.9 km (5.5 mi).

Located at -43.56, 172.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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2011 Christchurch earthquake, Earthquakes in New Zealand, 2011 earthquakes

Bromley Cemetery

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.

Located at -43.5387, 172.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cemeteries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries

Mount Pleasant (New Zealand)

Mount Pleasant is the highest elevation in the eastern Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.589, 172.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Mountains of the Canterbury Region