Beach near Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Travel Guide

New Zealand

Christchurch is a city of 363,926 people on New Zealand’s South Island. It is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), the main airport for arriving travellers.

The Pacific coast is close to the city. New Brighton Beach is 8.2 kilometres away, South New Brighton Beach 8.3 kilometres, and North Beach 8.4 kilometres. Other nearby options include Sandy Beach Reserve at 10.0 kilometres, Waimairi Beach Park at 10.4 kilometres, Scarborough Beach at 11.0 kilometres, Matuku-takotako at 11.2 kilometres, and Bottle Lake Beach Park at 11.6 kilometres.

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Local time

363,926

Population

11,791 miles away

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Weather in Christchurch

Thu

16°

Fri

15°

Sat

10°

Know before you go

Pays in NZD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +64

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Christchurch

Jan

20°9

Feb

21°9

Mar

19°10

Apr

17°8

May

14°9

Jun

12°14

Jul

11°9

Aug

12°8

Sep

15°10

Oct

17°11

Nov

19°10

Dec

21°10

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Christchurch

  • New Brighton Beach

    New Brighton Beach

    8.2 km away

  • South New Brighton Beach

    8.3 km away

  • North Beach

    8.4 km away

  • Sandy Beach Reserve

    Sandy Beach Reserve

    10 km away

  • Waimairi Beach Park

    10.4 km away

  • Scarborough Beach

    11 km away

  • Matuku-takotako

    Matuku-takotako

    11.2 km away

  • Bottle Lake Beach Park

    11.6 km away

Things to do in Christchurch

  1. Canterbury Museum

    museum

    0.4 km

  2. Christchurch Art Gallery

    art gallery

    0.5 km

  3. Cardboard Cathedral

    christian place of worship

    0.6 km

  4. Bridge of Remembrance

    monument

    0.3 km

  5. Oxford Terrace Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    0.8 km

  6. Ravenscar House Museum

    art museum

    0.7 km

  7. Christchurch Casino

    casino

    0.7 km

  8. Latimer Square

    park

    0.5 km

Getting there

Christchurch International Airport · 9.2 km

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