Hillsborough
District of Christchurch
in Christchurch City of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.533 and 172.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 31' 59" and E 172° 37' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:46 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:43 am and 7:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.554 and -7.316 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ferreiravella
References
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Touring Hillsborough

The district Hillsborough of Christchurch in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is a subburb located in New Zealand about 190 mi south-west of Wellington, the country's capital place.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

QUEST CHRISTCHURCH SERVICED APARTMENT H

Address
0,3 mi
113 WORCESTER STREET, CATHEDRAL JUNCTION
8000 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rendezvous Christchurch

Address
0,4 mi
166 GLOUCESTER STREET
8011 Christchurch Central,Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Copthorne Hotel Central

Address
0,4 mi
776 Colombo Street
8141 Christchurch
New Zealand

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Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Poplars Apartment Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
82 Chester St East
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Address
0,3 mi
52 Cathedral Square
8011 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Southwark Apartments

Address
0,5 mi
25 Southwark Street
8011 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MILLENNIUM - CHRISTCHURCH

Address
0,2 mi
14 Cathedral Square CBD
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RYDGES LATIMER CHRISTCHURCH

Address
0,6 mi
30 LATIMER SQUARE
8011 Christchurch Central,Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch

Address
0,3 mi
161 Cashel Street
8011 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


HOTEL OFF THE SQUARE

Address
0,3 mi
115 WORCESTER STREET
8001 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Heat pumps Christchurch | Enviromaster

Published: September 06, 2011
Length: 26:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Grant Wadley

Website: http://www.enviromaster.co.nz/ Heat Pumps Christchurch Reveal How To Save Up To 80% On Your Heating Bill with Fujitsu Heat Pumps. Enviro Master is a Christchurch heat pump and air...


New Zealand Road Trip on a Jucy camper van through the South Island.

Published: May 23, 2013
Length: 02:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FrancesMassing

New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth. Amazing 9 days on the road. Route: Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki, Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef,...


Armstrong Peugeot Festival of Cycling 2008

Published: January 12, 2009
Length: 27:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tailwind11

The Armstrong Peugeot Festival of Cycling contains two major events; the Armstrong Peugeot Harbour Ride (Avanti Long Bays Classic, part of the NPS series for the NZ Elite) and the Armstrong...


Waters Edge Apartments Demolition Ferrymead

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 41:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Christchurch Daily Photo

The Waters Edge Apartments Demolition in Ferrymead - it was built in 2008 but has had to be demolished due to earthquake damage.


Scale Project 31 08-09-2012 On the pond in Heathcote Valley

Published: September 08, 2012
Length: 17:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Goodey

http://kiwitricopter.blogspot.co.nz/ Satuday morning windy day on the pond in Heathcote Valley. Twin NQD 20mm jet unit driven by heli motors, total power around 450 Watts plenty of grunt approxima...


Run at Heathcote Valley Reserve Project 31 Sunday 09-09-2012

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 27:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Goodey

Run at Heathcote Valley Reserve for Project 31" Twin motor installation 2 X 20mm NQD jet drives 2 X Turnigy 2627 Brushless 300-Size Heli Motor 4200kv 2 X Turnigy AE-30A Brushless ESC (With...


FPV From Twin Jet NQD Drive Boat Going Through A Tunnel in Heathcote Reserve

Published: November 03, 2012
Length: 19:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Goodey

http://kiwitricopter.blogspot.co.nz/p/yellow-boat.html More investigation of the drainage systems in Heathcote reserve. Some decent speed runs including a trip through a tunnel, unfortunately...


W192- Afternoon trips at Ferrymead

Published: December 18, 2013
Length: 34:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NZ Rail Productions

W192 hauling the afternoon trips on the Ferrymead mainline between Moorhouse and Ferrymead. 15 December 3013 This footage will feature on the DVD Ferrymead: The Story of a Railway in ...


Armstrong Peugeot Festival Of Cycling 2007

Published: December 17, 2007
Length: 06:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tailwind11

The Armstrong Peugeot Festival of Cycling contains two major events; the Armstrong Peugeot Harbour Ride and the Armstrong Peugeot City Criterium. The Armstrong Prestige Harbour Ride is a...


Riding a Steam tram around Ferrymead historical park. Thursday 24 November 2011

Published: March 30, 2014
Length: 14:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: the duck

Travelling around the Ferrymead historical park on the top deck of a Steam tram. We pass a preserved trolley bus waiting for us to pass at an internal level crossing. Thursday 24 November 2011.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Port Hills

The Port Hills are a range of hills in Canterbury, New Zealand, so named because they lie between the city of Christchurch and its port at Lyttelton. The Port Hills run approximately east-west along the northern side of Lyttelton Harbour, including a number of summits between 300 and 500 metres above sea level. Some consider the crater rim around the western end of Lyttelton Harbour, which runs largely north-south, to also be part of the Port Hills.

Located at -43.59, 172.69 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Canterbury Region, Mountain ranges of New Zealand, Mountain biking in New Zealand

Ferrymead Railway

The Ferrymead Railway is a New Zealand heritage railway built upon the formation of New Zealand's first public railway, from Ferrymead to Christchurch, which opened in 1863. On the opening of the line to Lyttelton on 9 December 1867, the Ferrymead Railway became the Ferrymead Branch and was closed shortly thereafter. In 1964, rail enthusiasts began relaying track on the historic formation and the Ferrymead Railway officially opened in 1977.

Located at -43.5679, 172.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Christchurch, Heritage railways in New Zealand

Tamariki School

Tamariki is the oldest ‘free school’ in New Zealand and one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in 1966 by a group of parents and teachers interested in preventative mental health. It is located in the Christchurch suburb of Linwood. Its name is the Māori word for young children.

Located at -43.5467, 172.689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Democratic education, Alternative education, Educational institutions established in 1966, Primary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Christchurch

Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead Heritage Park is a museum in Christchurch, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, the most frequent of which is transport. Formerly known as Ferrymead Historic Park, it was founded in the mid-1960s by a number of groups, local government bodies and other interested parties. It is in the Heathcote Valley, at the site of New Zealand's first public railway.

Located at -43.5673, 172.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Museums in Christchurch, Railway museums in New Zealand, Open air museums in New Zealand

Heathcote River

The Heathcote River lies within the city boundaries of Christchurch, New Zealand, and is fed from springs near Templetons Road and also receives wet weather flows from as far west as Pound Road. It meanders around the base of the Port Hills from west to south-east.

Located at -43.5577, 172.709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Christchurch, Rivers of the Canterbury Region

Lancaster Park

Lancaster Park, formerly Jade Stadium and currently known as AMI Stadium through sponsorship rights, is a sports stadium situated in Waltham, a suburb of Christchurch in New Zealand. Following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the stadium is closed. The Hadlee Stand has already been demolished, and the fate of the rest of the stadium is unresolved.

Located at -43.5419, 172.654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Test cricket grounds in New Zealand, Rugby league stadiums in New Zealand, Rugby World Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Christchurch, 1881 establishments in New Zealand, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Defunct cricket grounds in New Zealand

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

The Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT), formerly the Christchurch Technical College, is an institute of technology in Christchurch, New Zealand. It provides full- and part-time education leading to certificates, diplomas, applied bachelor's degrees and applied graduate diplomas in technologies and trades. CPIT is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary institutions and is the largest polytechnic in the South Island.

Located at -43.5383, 172.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1906, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Education in Christchurch, Organisations based in Christchurch, Vocational education in New Zealand, Christchurch Central City

Beckenham, New Zealand

Beckenham is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located three kilometres south of the city centre. The Heathcote River winds through this predominantly residential suburb, a section of which is often referred to locally as the "Beckenham Loop". The suburb was named by Captain Stephen Fisher after the town in England. He eventually settled in the area in 1871 after retirement from naval duties.

Located at -43.5633, 172.644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Huntsbury

Huntsbury is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, on the fringes of the Port Hills three kilometres south of the city centre. Huntsbury is host to one of four fountains scattered over Christchurch. Huntsbury's fountain is at the top of Conifer Place.

Located at -43.5705, 172.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Linwood College

Linwood College is a co-educational decile 2 secondary school in Linwood, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5386, 172.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Christchurch

Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

The Latin Rite Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. Its cathedral and see city are located in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. It was formed on 5 May 1887 from a portion of the territory of the Diocese of Wellington, which was elevated to archdiocese later that same month.

Located at -43.5386, 172.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in New Zealand, Religious organizations established in 1887, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century, Religion in Christchurch

Murray Aynsley

Murray Aynsley is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located on the fringes of the Port Hills 5 km south-east of the city centre. Situated above the suburb is Glenelg Children's Health Camp. The suburb is named after early Christchurch settler Hugh Murray-Aynsley JP.

Located at -43.5647, 172.664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, located in the city centre of Christchurch, New Zealand, also known as the Christchurch Basilica, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and seat of the Bishop of Christchurch. It was designed by architect Francis Petre. Although the church is called popularly "basilica", has not been declared a minor basilica by the Vatican. The Cathedral was closed after the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.

Located at -43.5383, 172.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic cathedrals in New Zealand, Places of worship in Christchurch, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Francis Petre buildings, Basilica churches in Oceania, Domes, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1905, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Christchurch Central City

Music Centre of Christchurch

The Music Centre of Christchurch is a facility for music organisations in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It was established in 1994 and provides office, rehearsal, tuition and performance space for a wide range of music groups.

Located at -43.5377, 172.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Neo-Byzantine architecture in New Zealand, Event venues established in 1994, Demolished buildings and structures in New Zealand

Catholic Cathedral College

Catholic Cathedral College, Christchurch is an integrated Catholic co-educational secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was founded in 1987 but its origins go back to more than a 100 years earlier. The college is an amalgamation of two schools: Sacred Heart College for girls, and Xavier College for boys.

Located at -43.5382, 172.647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1987, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Christchurch, Secondary schools in Christchurch, Christchurch Central City

James Arthur Flesher

James Arthur Flesher OBE (13 August 1865 – 18 August 1930) was a politician in Christchurch, New Zealand. He held many public offices and was Mayor of Christchurch from 1923 to 1925.

Located at -43.5266, 172.659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mayors of Christchurch, 1865 births, 1930 deaths, Burials at Holy Trinity Avonside

William Wilson (mayor)

William Barbour Wilson (2 April 1819 – 8 November 1897), also known as "Cabbage" Wilson, was the first Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand in 1868.

Located at -43.5385, 172.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1819 births, 1897 deaths, Mayors of Christchurch, Burials at Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Scottish men, New Zealand horticulturists

John Thomas Peacock

John Thomas Peacock MLC JP (1827 – 20 October 1905) was a New Zealand businessman, philanthropist and politician. He came to Canterbury in 1844, several years before organised settlement started.

Located at -43.5385, 172.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1827 births, 1905 deaths, Burials at Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Mayors of St Albans, New Zealand, Members of New Zealand provincial councils, Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Members of the New Zealand Legislative Council, New Zealand businesspeople, New Zealand MPs for Christchurch electorates, Australian emigrants to New Zealand, New Zealand philanthropists

Christchurch School of Music

The Christchurch School of Music (CSM) is a music school in Christchurch, New Zealand. The school was founded in 1955 by Robert Perks to provide musical education to primary school children. The CSM now provides lessons for people of all ages, and for a large range of orchestral instruments. The CSM features several orchestras, concert bands, and other instrumental groups, and performs a Showcase Concert each year in which all CSM students participate.

Located at -43.5377, 172.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music schools in New Zealand

2011 Christchurch earthquake

The February 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a powerful natural event that severely damaged New Zealand's second-largest city, killing 185 people in one of the nation's deadliest peacetime disasters. The magnitude 6.3 (ML) earthquake struck the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island at 12:51 pm on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 local time .

Located at -43.5834, 172.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2011 Christchurch earthquake, Earthquakes in New Zealand

Church of the Good Shepherd, Christchurch

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Phillipstown, Christchurch, New Zealand is the oldest and only surviving brick church designed by architect Benjamin Mountfort (1825–1898). It is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Located at -43.537, 172.655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gothic Revival architecture in New Zealand, Places of worship in Christchurch, Anglican churches in New Zealand, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Religious buildings completed in 1885, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Former church buildings in New Zealand

Holy Trinity Avonside

Holy Trinity Avonside was a heritage-listed Anglican church located in Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. It was "damaged beyond the point of repair" in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and was demolished the following September.

Located at -43.5266, 172.659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gothic Revival architecture in New Zealand, Places of worship in Christchurch, Anglican churches in New Zealand, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Cemeteries in New Zealand, Anglican cemeteries, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Burials at Holy Trinity Avonside, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Former church buildings in New Zealand

Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch

Linwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the fifth oldest public cemetery in the city. Despite its age is it still open for ashes internment,Hebrew Congregational burials and if there is space in existing family plots. Opened in 1884, it has seen some 20,000 burials. The first burial, of the Sexton's wife, was held in July 1884 before the cemetery was opened.

Located at -43.5299, 172.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Visitor attractions in Christchurch

Bromley Cemetery

Bromley Cemetery is a cemetery in Christchurch, New Zealand. It occupies approximately 10 hectares to the east of the city centre, on the corner of Keighleys Road and Linwood Avenue. The Christchurch City Council maintains and administers the cemetery.

Located at -43.5387, 172.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries

Darkroom (bar)

Darkroom is a bar and venue located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5365, 172.648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Drinking establishments in New Zealand

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