Kia Ora and Welcome

to New Brighton

If you take a quick quarter-hour drive from the centre of Christchurch, you’ll find our character-filled seaside town. We’ve got a lot to offer, whether you’re a local resident, someone popping in from Christchurch for the day or a traveller exploring our fine country of Aotearoa. 

You’ll find some quirky and fun cafés, a bunch of shops to go bargain hunting in, plenty of adventures for the outdoorsy types and some interesting street art to check out on the way.

This site pulls together just some of the things we love about our town, so check out our social media posts, browse the top activities we have and discover New Brighton.

Duke Festival of Surfing: Aloha & Aroha

https://youtu.be/sgFFJTMmc_g Every year, New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, comes alive with the vibrant energy of one of the largest surfing competitions in Aotearoa – the Duke Festival of Surfing. This unique festival, which draws in over 200 entries across 14 age group divisions, is not just about showcasing surfing prowess; it’s...

How to Have The Best Day Out in Brighton with Your Dog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAtHJ8Gk2vk Whether you're on two legs, or four, New Brighton is just one big playground! Check out our guide to having the best dog's day out in New Brighton. Burn off some energy at the Rawhiti Domain Dog Park.Start the day off with a visit to the dog park. It's a fully...

Kite Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw2rJpiF5Hc "It doesn't cost anything to come down to the beach and just fly a kite." That prevailing easterly we get in New Brighton isn't all bad - in fact, it's perfect for flying kites! And the bigger, the better! Kite Day is an annual festival in New Brighton that's been running for...

A Gift to the Sea – Sand Artist Wayne Webb

https://youtu.be/xNIs_CIDtqY Every day, sometimes twice a day, Wayne heads to the beach on low tide. He says he has to. There's creativity in him, and he needs to get it down on the sand. We have a history of sand art here in New Brighton, and like those before him, Wayne's taken...

The New Brighton Pier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ypYwa7omE As Christchurch's most recognisable landmark, chances are you've seen our iconic Pier, whether in person, photos, or city advertising. But did you know this is New Brighton's second Pier, and we went thirty years without one? Let's go back to the late 19th century when New Brighton was the go-to destination...

Creating Art From Disaster

https://youtu.be/oXtVqV4PlfY Imagine not only losing your home to a devastating earthquake, but your family heirlooms too. That's exactly what happened to many during the Christchurch earthquake in 2011. But what do you do with those broken treasures? Could you bring yourself to throw them away? And if you don't what use...

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