Mount Pleasant
in Christchurch City of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.563 and 172.715 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 33' 45" and E 172° 42' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:49 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:16 am and 5:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.571 and -7.280 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mourente
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is a place in New Zealand about 189 mi (or 304 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital city.

Current time in Mount Pleasant is now 04:49 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 12 hours. We know of 9 airports near Mount Pleasant, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in New Zealand is Christchurch International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

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

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Christchurch, Greymouth, Richmond, Nelson and Blenheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

QUEST CHRISTCHURCH SERVICED APARTMENT H

Address
4,4 mi
113 WORCESTER STREET, CATHEDRAL JUNCTION
8000 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Rendezvous Christchurch

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

Time Information

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


RYDGES LATIMER CHRISTCHURCH

Address
4,2 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


Southwark Apartments

Address
4,1 mi
25 Southwark Street
8011 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


The George Christchurch

Address
3,1 mi
50 PARK TERRACE P O BOX 13063
8141 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


HOTEL OFF THE SQUARE

Address
4,4 mi
115 WORCESTER STREET
8001 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch

Address
4,3 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


Poplars Apartment Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
82 Chester St East
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Garden Hotel Christchurch

Address
5,1 mi
110 Marshland Road
8061 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Colombo Lodge Christchurch

Address
4,1 mi
448 Colombo Street, City Centre
8023 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.

Our House after the 6.3 Christchurch Earthquake

Published: February 26, 2011
Length: 20:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: honeypie95

This is what our family home looked like after the 6.3 feb 22nd 2011 earthquake. This is up Mt Pleasant.


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...


View of Christchurch, New Zeland

Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 32:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Calvin San

Top of the Heathcote Valley by Christchurch Gondola.


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

Published: November 04, 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...


Airspace Oddity - Scarab Reconn 3 flights around Redcliffs, Christchurch

Published: June 17, 2014
Length: 25:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PeterWebful

A compilation from several mid-winter practice flights, mainly working on basic flying skills, with the odd last-minute save. A more steady camera and eliminating vibrations still very much...


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...


Game of Castle Rock

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 42:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dodo KaPunkt

A travel to Castle Rock in 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.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Christchurch, Heritage railways in New Zealand

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 1 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Christchurch, Rivers of the Canterbury Region

Heathcote Valley

Heathcote Valley is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5833, 172.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Mount Pleasant, New Zealand

Mount Pleasant is an outer suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is located on the northern flank of the mountain in the Port Hills of which it takes its name. The area originally belonged to the borough of Sumner. A petition in 1920 by the majority of its residents asked for it to be included as a riding of the Heathcote County. Whilst the mayor of Sumner, John Barr, submitted against the petition, it was granted and took effect on 1 April 1921.

Located at -43.563, 172.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Avon Heathcote Estuary

The Avon Heathcote Estuary is the largest semi-enclosed shallow estuary in Canterbury and remains one of New Zealand’s most important coastal wetlands. It is well known as an internationally important habitat for migratory birds, and it is an important recreational playground and educational resource. It was once highly valued for mahinga kai (Māori for food gathering).

Located at -43.547, 172.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Canterbury Region, Geography of Christchurch, Estuaries of 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2011 Christchurch earthquake, Earthquakes in New Zealand

June 2011 Christchurch earthquake

The June 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a shallow magnitude 6.3 ML earthquake that occurred on 13 June 2011 at 14:20 NZST. It was centred at a depth of 6 km (3.8 mi), about 10 km (6 mi) from Christchurch, which had previously been devastated by another magnitude 6.3 ML earthquake in February 2011. The June quake was preceded by a magnitude 5.9 ML tremor that struck the region at a slightly deeper 8.9 km (5.5 mi).

Located at -43.56, 172.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011 Christchurch earthquake, Earthquakes in New Zealand, 2011 earthquakes

Popular in vicinity

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capture of the webcam Redcliffs › West: Christchurch

Redcliffs › West: Christchurch, Redcliffs (source)

capture of the webcam Heathcote Valley › South: SH74 Lyttelton Tunnel North, Otago

Heathcote Valley › South: SH74 Lyttelton Tunnel North, Otago, Heathcote Valley (source)

capture of the webcam Bromley › South: SH74 Tunnel Rd, Christchurch

Bromley › South: SH74 Tunnel Rd, Christchurch, Bromley (source)

capture of the webcam Bromley › North: SH74 Linwood Ave, Christchurch

Bromley › North: SH74 Linwood Ave, Christchurch, Bromley (source)

capture of the webcam Christchurch › South-East: Lyttelton

Christchurch › South-East: Lyttelton, Christchurch (source)

capture of the webcam Ferrymead: Trees For Canterbury

Ferrymead: Trees For Canterbury, Ferrymead (source)

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