Waltham
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: 06:31 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:12 am and 7:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.550 and -7.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Valle de Oro
References
This place on Geonames.org
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Delve into Waltham

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

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

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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


YHA Christchurch

Address
0,2 mi
36 Hereford St
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


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


MILLENNIUM - CHRISTCHURCH

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

Time Information

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


Christchurch City & Country Cottages

Address
1,1 mi
Various Addresses
7671 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Copthorne Hotel Central

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

Time Information

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


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


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


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


Videos from this area

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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 .


Snow Day Christchurch {June 2012}

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 26:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Grant Wadley

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Christchurch 214 Responding

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Length: 29:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Christchurch 214 responding on Fitzgerald Ave.


Christchurch CBD Fire

Published: December 07, 2012
Length: 09:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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3rd Alarm Warehouse Fire

Published: August 24, 2012
Length: 44:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

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Radio Network House Implosion - 2012.08.05

Published: August 04, 2012
Length: 03:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sean Davies

D-day has arrived for Radio Network House. The 14-storey building in Worcester St was imploded at 8am today. Background Story: A multi-storey office block will be blown up in quake-hit Christchu...


MVA Cnr Lichfield St and Madras St

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 38:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

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St John Ambulance Responding

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 15:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Ambulance turning into Worcester St from Fitzgerald Ave while responding to an MVA.


Worcester St Flat Fire

Published: May 09, 2009
Length: 49:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

Emergency services at a flat fire on Worcester Street between Fitzgerald Avenue and Barbadoes Street. Fire was out by the time I got there. Attended by: Christchurch 211 Christchurch...


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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.

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.
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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

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.
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Television stations in New Zealand, 1991 establishments in New Zealand, Media in Christchurch, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Television channels and stations established in 1991

Anglican Diocese of Christchurch

Located at -43.5319, 172.638 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious organizations established in 1856, Anglican dioceses in New Zealand, Anglican dioceses established in the 19th century, Religion in Christchurch, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms

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

Hack Circle

The Hack Circle or Hack was a nickname given to an amphitheatre in central Christchurch, New Zealand. It was built as part of the second phase of developing a pedestrian mall in the central city in 1989 and was officially opened on 6 December of that same year by then mayor Vicki Buck. For a time it was a popular Hacky Sack venue (hence the name), later it became a popular hang out for "black-dressed emos, goths, heavy metal fans and United States style gangstas".

Located at -43.533, 172.638 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Sport in Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, Demolished buildings and structures in New Zealand

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

Ballantyne's fire

The Ballantyne's fire on 18 November 1947 remains the deadliest fire in New Zealand history. 41 people died in the blaze in the Christchurch Central City; all were employees who found themselves trapped by the fire or were overcome by smoke while evacuating the store complex without a fire alarm or evacuation plan.

Located at -43.5334, 172.636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Fires in New Zealand, History of Christchurch, 1947 disasters, 1947 in New Zealand, 1947 fires

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.
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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.
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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.
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Educational institutions established in 1987, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Christchurch, Secondary schools in Christchurch, Christchurch Central City

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.
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Schools in Christchurch, Primary schools in New Zealand, Christchurch Central City

Discovery 1 School

Discovery 1 School is a state funded primary school and offers individual, discovery based learning programmes. The experiences gained from this different way of learning is subject to research undertaken by the University of Canterbury. The school is temporarily located at 90 McMahon Drive, Aidanfield, after their building in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand was damaged in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Located at -43.533, 172.637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Christchurch, Primary schools in New Zealand, Christchurch Central City, Educational institutions established in 2001, 2001 establishments in New Zealand

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

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch

The Hotel Grand Chancellor was a major five star hotel in the centre of Christchurch in New Zealand, one of eleven Hotel Grand Chancellor establishments across Australia and New Zealand. For a long time, it was the city's tallest building at 85 metres and 26 storeys, but was overtaken in 2009 by the 86 metres tall Pacific Tower. The hotel was located at 161 Cashel Street, close to the city's City Mall central shopping precinct.

Located at -43.5328, 172.639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Grand Hotels International, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Demolished buildings and structures in New Zealand, High-rises in Christchurch

Sydenham Heritage Church

Sydenham Heritage Church, originally known as the Colombo Street Methodist Church or Colombo Street Wesleyan Church or Colombo Road Wesleyan Church was a heritage-listed stone church building located in Sydenham, an inner suburb Christchurch, New Zealand. It was registered as an "Historic Place – Category II " by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Located at -43.5473, 172.636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gothic Revival architecture in New Zealand, Places of worship in Christchurch, NZHPT Category II listings in the Canterbury Region, Religious buildings completed in 1878, 19th-century Methodist church buildings, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Former church buildings 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

St Paul's Church, Christchurch

St Paul's Church in Cashel Street, Christchurch, was a Category I heritage building registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. It was demolished after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Located at -43.5334, 172.643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Places of worship in Christchurch, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Presbyterian churches in New Zealand, Religious buildings completed in 1877, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Christchurch Central City, Former church buildings in New Zealand

Excelsior Hotel, Christchurch

The Excelsior Hotel in 120 Manchester Street, Christchurch, originally the Borough Hotel, in recent years known as Excelsior Backpackers or New Excelsior Backpackers, was a Category I heritage building in central Christchurch. It was designed by then most prominent architect, William Armson, and was one of the few remaining examples of his work in the city. It was heavily damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and all but its western facade has been demolished.

Located at -43.5349, 172.64 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hotel buildings completed in 1882, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Demolished buildings and structures 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.
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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.
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2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2012, 2012 in New Zealand, High-rises in Christchurch

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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