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New Brighton: New Brighton Pier is one of the main attractions of this area. Open in 1997, the Christchurch citizens raised almost $2 Million to help build the new pier. The pier itself is 7 metres high, 2 metres deep, 6 metres wide and 300 metres long. It has fantastic views out to the ocean and port hills.
Sand Artist Peter Donnelly. When the Sunday morning tide goes out, Donnelly cycles down to the beach below New Brighton pier, and with a rake and stick for paintbrushes, sets about transferring what is in his imagination onto the sand. Elaborate patterns integrate seamlessly with more recognisable forms as Donnelly's works come to life beneath his feet and the deft movements of rake and stick.
New Brighton library. Located just behind the pier, it has a full selection of books to choose from. If you have kids, there is a separate area where they can play playstation in this funky looking area while you go and do what you have to do. The best thing is the view. What is nicer then sitting down with a good book while looking out to the pier.
Whale Pool : Fantastic playground and the most colourful and attractive toddlers park and it's right behind the beach.
New Brighton Market. First Sunday of the month Time: 9am-2pm Music from Silver Bands), followed by children’s entertainers of The Natural Magic Pirate Band) and finally, a duet on guitar and vocals, playing kiwi dub/soul originals and covers. And there will be something for everyone at the market stalls too, whether you're looking for original gifts or just a pot of homemade marmalade. Hot sausages and soup, and a variety of local cafes will meet all your lunch and coffee needs!
Tip Top Kite Day literally soars into the sky over New Brighton. Hundreds of kites, all types and sizes, dart and jig all over the shoreline thrilling the thousands who attend this wonderful annual event. International kite flyers join locals and other visitors to showcase spectacular and colourful pieces of all sizes and shapes.
Buskers at Brighton: The annual World Buskers Festival has the gamut of street, circus and comedy styles and shows all rolled into 11 days of non-stop fun and excitement. Expect the unexpected from a line- up of talent that includes 44 of the world’s best acts from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Japan, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. Street shows by the sea. Bring the whole family down to the New Brighton pier for a fun-filled days of entertainment by the beach.New Brighton Basketball Court (next to the pier)
2011 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships. New Brighton, Christchurch. To be known as the Centenary Nationals, the event will mark 100 years since the establishment of surf lifesaving in New Zealand. Masters events will take place on Thursday 10th March and the Nationals will run from 11th-13th March 2011.
QEII Park / Stadium: Discover QEII Park, an impressive multi-sport and leisure complex, featuring Australasia's largest aquatic facility. Thompsons Park: Open all hours. Facilities include toilets, seats and picnic areas, large parks for ball games etc, flying fox, skateboard ramp area and adventure playground. There is wheelchair access to most areas. Buses run from the Square to North Beach, a one-minute walk from North Beach Surf Club Te Pani Trust. Te Pani Trust is a vibrant limestone carving workshop/gallery space in New Brighton. It has evolved from a roadside sand-dune collection of carvings into a lively workshop/gallery. Many of their tutors and carvers are of Māori and Pasifika heritage, which brings a truly Aotearoa/South Pacific flavour to the works they create. Te Pani offers public limestone carving classes. Offering travellers the unique opportunity to make an original piece of kiwi art to take home with them. They have a wide range of gorgeous stone sculptures for sale on site, and most days you can see the carvers at work. Open Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4 pm. Saturday and evening hours/classes by arrangement. 165 Seaview Road, New Brighton
Brighton Gallery. Paintings by 40 local artists. Monthly Theme Exhibition, and guest artists welcome. The gallery offers classes and accepts commissions. 62 New Brighton Mall, Open 7 days, 10:30am - 4:30pm.
New Brighton Heritage Museum. Photographic displays and memorabilia of New Brighton and surrounding districts. Projects on Display include: Lifesaving Clubs. ANZAC. New Brighton Trotting Club. Tramcar travel to New Brighton. New Brighton Pier (the old pier and the new pier, Music & Bands)8 Hardy Street, New Brighton, Christchurch Salt-On-The Pier. With spectacular views of the pier and South Pacific make for a unique, romantic and special dining experience that's unique to dining in restaurants Christchurch. To compliment our venue the professional team at the ‘Salt on the Pier’ pride themselves in ensuring that your dining experience exceeds your highest expectations. Salt on the Pier’s restaurant and wine bar provides the perfect atmosphere, be it a romantic dinner for two, a corporate brunch, luncheon, dinner or relax in the wine bar. http://www.saltonthepier.co.nz/ South Of India. The newest and most exciting Indian restaurant in Christchurch opened to a full house on 3 July 2009 with fantastic reviews from customers. http://southofindia.co.nz/ Sand Dance Café. A small vegetarian restaurant and coffee bar. Our main aim is to provide delicious, healthy, affordable food every evening from 5pm. Meals, takeaways, snacks, & hot & cold drinks are available.http://coastalhub.org.nz/sand_dance_site_3.html
Southshore: Wood and Metal - Sculpture Park, South New Brighton The estuary, protected by the Southshore Spit, provides a sheltered area for many water sports, such as boating, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. The Jubilee Walkway on the eastern margin of the Avon River and estuary provides a variety of experiences as it passes through pine plantations, native shrubs and tidal flats, joining up with the estuary at Caspian Street. The Avon-Heathcote Estuary andsurrounds are internationally recognised as an important wetland for birds, that support 5–6% of the South Island pied oystercatcher (torea) population. Flocks of geese, black swans, shoveler (hono), grey teal (tete), ducks, oystercatchers, godwits (kuaka), dotterels (tuturiwhatu), plovers, pied stilts (poaka), herons, royal spoonbill (kotuku-ngutupapa), and many other birds can be found in the estuary during late summer-autumn. It is thought the Godwits fly non-stop across the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand, a journey of about 11,000km which takes about a week. They are thought to come from Alaska in stages up the western edge of the Pacific. EVENT: Annual “Farewell to the Godwits – Kuaka” at Southshore Spit Join the ceremony to farewell the Eastern bar-tailed godwits. A guided walk by the Christchurch City Council Park Rangers will take you to nearby birds. See these wonderful jet-setters before they begin their migration back to Alaska and Siberia. Spot prizes! Off street parking available. BYO binoculars if possible.
Bridge Street Bakehouse: opened in 2000 as a retail shop in South Brighton Christchurch. by Craig Minehan who transformed the cafe into a unique and funky retro cafe. Located at 101 Estuary Road only 5 minutes walk from the stunning sandy beaches of South Brighton. Fantastic vibrant staff, great food, fresh homemade gourmet baking, drinks and Vivace coffee.Bridge Street Cafe is a great spot to pop in for breakfast, lunch or a cup of coffee. An ideal place for those who are looking for a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Cafe Hours - 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday. Phone (03) 3887399 http://www.bridgestreetbakehouse.co.nz/
South New Brighton Park: Playground equipment on the park, Climbing Equipment Various, Multi-Play Structure, Rocktopus, Roundabout, See - Saw, Slides (Stand Alone), Swing (Stand Alone). BBQ, Half Court, Skateboard Area Toilet
Coastal Walkway: A track from Southshore Spit to the Waimakariri River mouth, gives good access to Christchurch’s coastline. The Southshore Spit walk offers sand dunes, beach and the estuary. Views to the Sumner cliffs and along the headlands of Bank Peninsula. The Bach Bar/Cafe: a distinctly local bar and its localism is its great strength. The bar itself has a vaguely nautical theme - a few sea gulls hang from the arced ceiling. The meals were standard pub fare but the service is fast and the beers are cold. The bar and cafe are part of a small block of shops with a dairy and an Indian restaurant. The Lumbini Palace: Indian fare dine in or take-away.
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