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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
https://youtu.be/GderNecsuzc New Brighton might still be within Christchurch's city limits, but we're surrounded by stunning nature. So get out there and enjoy it with our favourite walks: South New Brighton Sculpture Garden Best for a Quick Pit Spot. Head south along Marine Parade and you'll see a these sculpture pop up. This garden is...
https://youtu.be/aU2B1UPy6HY Ample empty, broken buildings gave Christchurch City the opportunity to burst on to the street art scene after the 2011 earthquakes, and the city has continued to foster that identity well into its rebuild. Ample empty, broken buildings gave Christchurch City the opportunity to burst on to the street art scene...
