Kia Ora and Welcome
to New Brighton
Just 15 minutes from central Christchurch, New Brighton is the city’s favourite beachside destination, with small village charm. From stunning sunrise walks along the iconic pier and soaking in the waters of He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools to exploring local cafés, street art, markets and endless sandy coastline, there’s something here for everyone.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, searching for free things to do in Christchurch, or considering a move to the coast, New Brighton offers a unique slice of Aotearoa’s most up and coming city, with a strong sense of community.
This site brings together the best things to see, explore and experience in New Brighton. Discover local attractions, hidden gems and community stories, and start planning your visit!
Creating Art From Disaster
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...
The Best Walks in New Brighton
The Best Walks in New Brighton
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...
Christchurch’s Street Art Hot Spot
Christchurch’s Street Art Hot Spot
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...
Calendula – Our Wonder Flower
Calendula – Our Wonder Flower
https://youtu.be/hDkFIBlWoRk At The New Brighton Community Gardens there's more going on than just growing veges... We stopped by to chat to Lin Klenner about her passion project of producing calendula oil to give to cancer patients. Chances are you might have this wonder flower growing in your garden, and don't even know about...
Best Picnic Spots in New Brighton
Best Picnic Spots in New Brighton
https://youtu.be/lgX60cntIvM Have you really been to New Zealand if you haven't had fish n chips on the beach? Kiwis love the outdoors and it's no different when it comes to enjoying a meal together. So here's our top spots for enjoying food in the great outdoors... Rawhiti Domain and the Sensory Gardens Rāwhiti is...
The Sand Man – Peter Donnelly
The Sand Man – Peter Donnelly
https://youtu.be/GMuRtdR6KjM Peter Donnelly is a well-known local artist. Having used the beach as his canvas for almost two decades, he now keeps a slower pace of life with poetry and photography as his medium. Up until a few years ago it was common place to see Peter creating art on the...
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