South New Brighton
District of New Brighton
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 3 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

Avonside

Avonside is an eastern suburb in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is one of the oldest suburbs of the city, with only Heathcote being older.

Located at -43.5208, 172.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

Queen Elizabeth II Park

For the Queen Elizabeth Park on the Kapiti Coast, see Queen Elizabeth Park, New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II Park QEii 250pxLocation Christchurch, New ZealandCoordinates {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43|29|29|S|172|42|19|E| |primary |name= }}Built 1973Opened 1974Capacity 25,000Tenants Christchurch United (1974-present)1974 British Commonwealth Games Queen Elizabeth II Park was a multi-use stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand. The stadium had a capacity of 25,000 people.

Located at -43.4914, 172.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Association football venues in New Zealand, Stadiums of the Commonwealth Games, Swimming venues in New Zealand, Sports venues in Christchurch, Cricket grounds in New Zealand

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 2 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Christchurch, Educational institutions established in 1960, 1960 establishments in New Zealand

Linwood College

Linwood College is a co-educational decile 2 secondary school in Linwood, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5386, 172.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Christchurch

Burwood, New Zealand

Burwood is a north-eastern suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is mostly a residential area and is centred around Burwood Hospital, Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park and Bottle Lake Forest (a 31-acre recreation, forested area). Recently, the local iwi, Ngai Tahu, created a new subdivision in the area, naming it 'Tumara Park'. Burwood contains two schools: Burwood Primary School and Windsor School.

Located at -43.5, 172.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

Burwood Primary School

Burwood Primary School is a public co-educational primary school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is situated on the Avon river in Burwood/Shirley area.

Located at -43.4999, 172.685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Primary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Christchurch

Chisnallwood Intermediate

Chisnallwood Intermediate is the main Intermediate school in the eastern suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. The school has a student role of 833 students as of 2008.

Located at -43.5102, 172.689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Christchurch

Avondale, Canterbury

Avondale is a suburb of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 6 kilometres northeast of the city center, and is close to the Avon River, four kilometers to the northwest of its estuary. The suburb is centered around Avondale Road and so named due to its proximity to the Avon River. Chisnallwood Intermediate is the main Intermediate school in the eastern suburbs, and is located in Avondale.

Located at -43.5046, 172.694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

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 3 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

Dallington, New Zealand

Dallington is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, on the north-east side of the city. It is bounded mainly by the Avon river, stretching in a circular area from the intersection of Gayhurst Road, Dallington Terrace and Locksley Avenue along to New Brighton Road, North Parade and Banks Avenue where it meets the intersection at the other end of Dallington Terrace and River Road. Its neighbouring suburbs are Burwood, Shirley, Richmond, and Avonside.

Located at -43.5136, 172.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

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 3 miles away.
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Suburbs of Christchurch

Travis Wetland

Travis Wetland is an ecological restoration programme in the suburb of Burwood in Christchurch, New Zealand. It covers 116 ha of land formerly drained and used as a dairy farm. In 2009 it won the "Urban Sustainability" category in the Green Ribbon Awards awarded by the Minister for the Environment. In May 2010 the rare and endangered Canterbury mudfish were released into the wetland in the hope that they would become established.

Located at -43.4859, 172.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Wetlands of New Zealand, Geography of Christchurch, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, Protected areas of the Canterbury Region

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 1 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 2 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

Village Green, Christchurch

Village Green is Christchurch's back-up first-class cricket ground in New Zealand. Located alongside the main stadium of Queen Elizabeth II Park, Village Green is often used for inter-provincial competition when the AMI Stadium is not available. The Village Green will host a test cricket match in March 2013.

Located at -43.4931, 172.709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sports venues in Christchurch, Cricket grounds in 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 3 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 3 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