Richmond
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: 08:46 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:42 am and 7:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.517 and -7.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Oiran
References
This place on Geonames.org
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Explore Richmond

The district Richmond of Christchurch in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is located in New Zealand about 188 mi south-west of Wellington, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greymouth, Richmond, Nelson, Blenheim and Wellington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

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

Cranford Cottages And Motel

Address
1,6 mi
63 Cranford St, St Albans
8054 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Rosewood Court Motel

Address
1,2 mi
85 Sherbourne St
8014 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


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


CentrePoint on Colombo Motel

Address
0,7 mi
859 Colombo Street
Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Address
0,9 mi
175 Bealey Avenue
8013 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Azena Motels

Address
1,4 mi
12 Cranford Street
8014 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Bealey Avenue Motel

Address
1,0 mi
229 Bealey Avenue
8013 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:30
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:30


Cranford Oak Motel

Address
2,3 mi
116 McFaddens Rd, St Albans
8056 Saint Albans,Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Arthur's Court Motor Lodge

Address
1,3 mi
110 Sherborne Street
8014 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Salerno Motel Apartments

Address
0,9 mi
148 Bealey Avenue
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Christchurch 211, 214, 217 and 216 turning out.

Published: November 13, 2008
Length: 06:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

17:43:31 13-11-08(CHRI216, CHRI211, CHRI214, CHRI217) PFA-STRU (Alarm Type SMOKE) (Box 21140) CIVIC OF CANTERBURY 194 MANCHESTER ST CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL.


Christchurch 217 Turning Out to a rubbish fire

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 31:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Christchurch 217 turing out to a backyard rubbish fire on Peterborough Street Central Christchurch.


Christchurch 217 Responding to MVA (HD)

Published: February 12, 2009
Length: 19:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Just a short clip of Christchurch 217 on the way to an MVA .


Christchurch 217 Turns Out Again

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 14:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Just another one of 217 turning out but this time with a chainsaw as backing track.


Christchurch 217 Turns Out

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 07:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Just another video of 217 turning out, Not very interesting except for the other trucks that can be seen on station. The relief trucks were there because of the fires out west of the city....


Addington 221 leaving City Station

Published: March 09, 2009
Length: 57:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Addington 221 leaving Christchurch City Station.


Christchurch 214 Responding

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 29:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Christchurch 214 responding on Fitzgerald Ave.


4K Timelapse Christchurch City

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 38:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Thomas Sears

Testing 4k capability of a canon Powershot a2300 running chdk I dont think I'll ever render 4k on this computer ever again. this took about an hour to render a 25 second clip. Each frame was...


CHRISTCHURCH CITY -NEW ZEALAND

Published: September 24, 2014
Length: 15:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FOOD STUFF

CHRISTCHURCH CITY -NEW ZEALAND.


MVA Cnr of Canon and Colombo Streets

Published: May 01, 2014
Length: 06:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Christchurch 217 turning out to a MVA at the corner of Canon and Colombo Streets St Albans. The other fire truck at the scene is St Albans 231. The top of the van was removed to extract...


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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.

Avonside

Avonside is an eastern suburb in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is one of the oldest suburbs of the city, with only Heathcote being older.

Located at -43.5208, 172.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Mairehau High School

Mairehau High School is a school in Christchurch, New Zealand, taking its name from the suburb Mairehau. The school is located at the northeast end of the suburb, near to Shirley, thus forming a coeducational alternative to Shirley Boys' High School, and Avonside Girls' High School. The school is currently undergoing redevelopment plans, which will take place over the next several years.

Located at -43.4939, 172.649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1961, Secondary schools in Christchurch

Canterbury Television

Canterbury Television is an independent television station broadcasting in Canterbury, New Zealand. The name is synonymous with regional television in New Zealand as it was the name of the first regional broadcaster to operate in New Zealand. CTV produces and screens more than twenty hours of locally based programming every week. It also screens overseas programming from Deutsche Welle and Al Jazeera. It broadcasts from the Sugarloaf transmitter on the Port Hills.

Located at -43.5327, 172.642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television stations in New Zealand, 1991 establishments in New Zealand, Media in Christchurch, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Television channels and stations established in 1991

St Albans, New Zealand

St Albans is one of Christchurch, New Zealand's largest suburbs. It is a short walk from the central city. To the east of St Albans is Shirley and to the west is Fendalton. The suburb is inside the Christchurch Central electorate and is represented by Nicky Wagner, who has been the MP since the 2011 election.

Located at -43.508, 172.63 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Christchurch Convention Centre

The Christchurch Convention Centre was New Zealand's only purpose-built Convention Centre. Christchurch's Mayor Vicki Buck opened it in November 1997.

Located at -43.5264, 172.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Convention centres in New Zealand, Christchurch Central City, Demolished buildings and structures in New Zealand

Christchurch Town Hall

The Christchurch Town Hall, since 2007 formally known as the Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts, opened in 1972, is Christchurch's premier performing arts centre. It is located in the central city on the banks of the Avon River overlooking Victoria Square. It was situated opposite the now-demolished Christchurch Convention Centre.

Located at -43.527, 172.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Concert halls in New Zealand, 1972 establishments, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, City and town halls in New Zealand

Christchurch Casino

Christchurch Casino is a casino located in Christchurch, New Zealand offering casino games. The 43,998 sq ft casino was New Zealand's first when it opened in 1994. The casino operates five hundred slot machines and thirty-four table games. The property has three restaurants and two bars. Entry is restricted to patrons above the age of 20.

Located at -43.5258, 172.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Casinos completed in 1994, Casinos in New Zealand, Gambling companies of New Zealand, Christchurch Central City, Visitor attractions in Christchurch

English Park

English Park (Currently named ASB Football Park for sponsorship purposes) is a multi-use stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Canterbury United which competes in the ASB Premiership, as well as the Western AFC and Christchurch United which currently compete in the Mainland Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 9,000 people however only 1,000 are seated.

Located at -43.5092, 172.636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Association football venues in New Zealand, Sports venues in Christchurch

Elsie Locke

Elsie Violet Locke (née Freeman; 17 August 1912 – 8 April 2001) was a New Zealand writer, historian, and leading activist in the feminism and peace movements. Probably best known for her children's literature, The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature said that she "made a remarkable contribution to New Zealand society", for which the University of Canterbury awarded her an honorary D. Litt. in 1987.

Located at -43.528, 172.641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1912 births, 2001 deaths, New Zealand writers, University of Auckland alumni, New Zealand feminists, New Zealand women novelists, University of Canterbury alumni, New Zealand communists, New Zealand anti-war activists, New Zealand anti–nuclear weapons activists, New Zealand left-wing activists, People from Hamilton, New Zealand, People from Waiuku, People from Christchurch

Dallington, New Zealand

Dallington is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, on the north-east side of the city. It is bounded mainly by the Avon river, stretching in a circular area from the intersection of Gayhurst Road, Dallington Terrace and Locksley Avenue along to New Brighton Road, North Parade and Banks Avenue where it meets the intersection at the other end of Dallington Terrace and River Road. Its neighbouring suburbs are Burwood, Shirley, Richmond, and Avonside.

Located at -43.5136, 172.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Marian College, Christchurch

Marian College, Christchurch was founded in 1982 with the merging of two Catholic secondary schools for girls, St Mary’s College and McKillop College (named for Mary MacKillop) located in Shirley (founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart). Both schools provided boarding and day facilities.

Located at -43.5115, 172.663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Christchurch, Educational institutions established in 1982, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Christchurch, 1982 establishments in New Zealand

Avonside Girls' High School

Avonside Girls' High School is a large urban high school in the Christchurch, New Zealand suburb of Avonside. It has more than 1200 girls from Year 9 to Year 13. The school originally opened in January 1919 on its current site as a satellite campus of Christchurch Girls' High School. It became a separate school in its own right in 1928.

Located at -43.5239, 172.663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Girls' schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1919, Secondary schools in Christchurch

Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa

Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa provides free internet access to New Zealand public libraries. Funding is provided by the New Zealand government by way of Community Partnership Fund and the National Library of New Zealand. The service was established in 2007, and is based in the Christchurch office of the National Library. It is governed by a Governance Group which has included people such as Paul Reynolds.

Located at -43.524, 172.64 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Internet in New Zealand, Libraries in New Zealand, 2007 establishments in New Zealand

Christchurch East School

Christchurch East School is located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5295, 172.647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Christchurch, Primary schools in New Zealand, 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

John Anderson (mayor)

John Anderson (7 November 1820 – 30 April 1897) was the second Mayor of Christchurch in New Zealand 1868–1869, and a successful businessman. He had a close connection with three buildings (his office building, later known as the Guthrey Centre; St Andrew's Church, which is these days located at Rangi Ruru; St Paul's Church) that have later received Category I heritage registrations by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Located at -43.5254, 172.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1820 births, 1897 deaths, Mayors of Christchurch, Burials at Addington Cemetery, Christchurch, People from East Lothian

Rose Historic Chapel

The Rose Historic Chapel, formerly known as the St Mary's Convent Chapel, is a heritage-listed stone church building located in Colombo Street in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered as a "Historic Place – Category II " by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The building was designed in the Gothic Revival style and erected in 1910.

Located at -43.5231, 172.637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gothic Revival architecture in New Zealand, Places of worship in Christchurch, NZHPT Category II listings in the Canterbury Region, Religious buildings completed in 1910, 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

Oxford Terrace Baptist Church

Oxford Terrace Baptist Church is located in the Christchurch Central City on a prominent corner property fronting the Avon River. The main building was significantly damaged in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake and collapsed in the subsequent February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. This building had a Category II listing by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Located at -43.5273, 172.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Places of worship in Christchurch, NZHPT Category II listings in the Canterbury Region, Religious buildings completed in 1882, 19th-century Baptist church buildings, New Zealand architecture, Neoclassical architecture, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Former church buildings in New Zealand

Carlton Hotel, Christchurch

The Carlton Hotel in Christchurch was an historic pub on the corner of Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue. Built in 1906 for the New Zealand International Exhibition, it was registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category II heritage building. The building was damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and demolished on 9 April 2011.

Located at -43.5206, 172.627 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotel buildings completed in 1906, NZHPT Category II listings in the Canterbury Region, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, World's Fair architecture, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Demolished buildings and structures in New Zealand

Barbadoes Street Cemetery

The Barbadoes Street Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was set up with three discrete areas for different denominations.

Located at -43.5243, 172.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Christchurch Central City, Cemeteries in New Zealand

Cook Statue, Christchurch

The Cook Statue in Victoria Square, Christchurch, commemorates the three journeys of James Cook to New Zealand. The statue, sculpted by William Trethewey, was unveiled on 10 August 1932 by the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe. It was donated by bookmaker and philanthropist Matthew Barnett (1861–1935).

Located at -43.528, 172.636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Zealand sculpture, NZHPT Category II listings in the Canterbury Region, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, 1932 sculptures, Christchurch Central City, Marble sculptures, Monuments and memorials in New Zealand

St Luke's Church, Christchurch

St Luke's Church in Christchurch was registered as a Category II historic place with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Built on one of the five sites set aside in the central city in the original survey of Christchurch for the Anglican church, it was demolished in July 2011 following damage sustained in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Located at -43.5261, 172.64 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
NZHPT Category II listings in the Canterbury Region, Places of worship in Christchurch, Religious buildings completed in 1909, 20th-century Anglican church buildings, Anglican churches in New Zealand, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Christchurch Central City, Former church buildings in New Zealand

The Octagon, Christchurch

The Octagon, Christchurch, the former Trinity Church or Trinity Congregational Church designed by Benjamin Mountfort, later called the State Trinity Centre, is a Category I heritage building listed with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Damaged in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake and red-stickered after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the building was threatened with demolition like most other central city heritage buildings.

Located at -43.5311, 172.639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Christchurch, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Christchurch Central City, Former church buildings in New Zealand, Music venues in New Zealand, Restaurants in New Zealand, Octagonal buildings

Implosion of Radio Network House

The implosion of Radio Network House on 5 August 2012 was New Zealand's first ever controlled building demolition by explosives. Like most other buildings in the Christchurch Central City, Radio Network House was damaged beyond repair in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) added it to the demolition list in August 2011.

Located at -43.5306, 172.641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2012, 2012 in New Zealand, High-rises in Christchurch

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