Sumner
in Christchurch City of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.568 and 172.760 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 34' 5" and E 172° 45' 36"
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: 04:59 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:43 am and 7:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.567 and -7.250 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Viladaide
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: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Sumner

Sumner in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is a town in New Zealand about 188 mi (or 303 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sumner is now 04:59 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 9 airports near Sumner, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in New Zealand is Christchurch International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, 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: 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

The George Christchurch

Address
4,0 mi
50 PARK TERRACE P O BOX 13063
8141 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Le Petit Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
16 Marriner St Sumner
8081 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Purple-der House Accommodation

Address
5,1 mi
148 Palmers Road, N. Brighton
8083 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Arcadia Motel

Address
4,3 mi
564 Ferry Rd
8023 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Haka Lodge Christchurch - Hostel

Address
3,9 mi
518 Linwood Ave.
8062 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.

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...


Sumner Rocks

Published: January 31, 2012
Length: 16:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MegaSixpac

A video that highlights Sumner, Christchurch, New Zeland. Don't believe the media that there are rock falls everywhere. OK we have had rock falls but the roads are clear and safe to travel...


Mark Pugh-Williams climbs one of the hardest routes in New Zealand

Published: July 04, 2012
Length: 05:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bivouac Outdoor

Climbing around Christchurch has been challenging since the series of large earthquakes that devastated the city. Access to crags has been difficult, and some of the most popular crags have...


New Zealand Report

Published: December 06, 2013
Length: 39:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martin Mugniot

This report was turned in december 2012 within the primary Sumner school in the region of Christchurch.after the earthquakes. The headmaster and children of this school agreed to tell their...


Regan McCaffery climbing 'Dracula' (30) - 'The Cave' - Christchurch, New Zealand

Published: April 20, 2010
Length: 07:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: reganworld

Regan McCaffery having another failed redpoint attempt on the route 'Dracula', grade 30, 8a+ or 5.13c. Located in 'The Cave', Christchurch, New Zealand, "Dracula" is a bouldery power endurance...


Mystery Drive - Oct '09

Published: October 07, 2009
Length: 23:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alan Smith

Our family's mystery drive.


New Zealand Seaside Cliff Hike

Published: March 15, 2009
Length: 11:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve McCarty

Narrated walkabout by Osaka Jogakuin College Professor Steve McCarty above Christchurch, New Zealand. Beautiful scenery.


Cycling Christchurch: Sth New Brighton, Mt Pleasant, Godley Head, Sumner. Long.

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 45:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aprkxlm

Cycling Christchurch: South New Brighton, Mount Pleasant, Mount Cavendish, Summit Road to Godley Head, then back via Evans Pass and Sumner. (Long - this is some 30 minutes cut out of an over...


Tandem paragliding at Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand 20 January

Published: January 20, 2009
Length: 13:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NimbusParagliding

Tandem paragliding at Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand 20 January.


Helicopter line work Sumner 23 June 2011

Published: June 23, 2011
Length: 57:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ThunderboltNZ

A contractor performs maintenance work on a overhead line. Full safety procedures were followed, the line de-energized and earthed at both ends.


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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.

Van Asch College

Van Asch Deaf Education Centre is located in Truro Street, Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a special school for deaf children, accepting both day and residential pupils, as well being as a resource centre providing services and support for parents, mainstream students and their teachers. The school was founded in 1880 and it claims that it "was the first fully government funded school for the Deaf in the world.

Located at -43.5797, 172.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools for the deaf in New Zealand, Schools in Christchurch, Special schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1880

Rapanui Rock

Rapanui, better known as The Shag Rock or simply "Shag Rock" was a notable sea stack which stood at the entrance of the Avon Heathcote Estuary near Christchurch, New Zealand. The boating channel into the estuary lies on the northern side of the rock. Although not used as a shipping port, the estuary is accessible to large yachts despite the bar and difficult tidal conditions. The rock stood close to the southern shore just above the low tide level.

Located at -43.5631, 172.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the Canterbury Region, Geography of Christchurch, Uninhabited islands of New Zealand, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Rock formations in New Zealand

Avon River (Canterbury)

The Avon River flows through the centre of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and out to an estuary, which it shares with the Heathcote River, the Avon Heathcote Estuary.

Located at -43.528, 172.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Canterbury Region, Geography 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Canterbury Region, Geography of Christchurch, Estuaries of New Zealand

Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake

Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake is a locality in New Zealand, at the south eastern extremity of Christchurch city. Taylors Mistake is a bay adjacent to the locality, on the north side of Godley Head, on the northern edge of Banks Peninsula. The name Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake is one of New Zealand's dual placenames. The Māori portion, Te Onepoto, means short or little beach.

Located at -43.5833, 172.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of New Zealand, Geography of the Canterbury Region, Populated coastal places in New Zealand

Lyttelton Timeball Station

The Lyttelton Timeball Station was a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The station was significantly damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed on the 13 June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock.

Located at -43.6064, 172.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, Transport infrastructure completed in 1876, Towers completed in 1876, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Lyttelton, 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

Mount Pleasant (New Zealand)

Mount Pleasant is the highest elevation in the eastern Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.589, 172.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Canterbury Region

Districts of the same city

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Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake: Taylors Mistake Surf, Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake (source)

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Christchurch: Taylors Mistake Bay, Christchurch (source)

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Redcliffs › West: Christchurch, Redcliffs (source)

capture of the webcam Lyttelton › East: SH74 − Tunnel East, Christchurch

Lyttelton › East: SH74 − Tunnel East, Christchurch, Lyttelton (source)

capture of the webcam New Brighton › South: SH74 Bridge St Roundabout, Christchurch

New Brighton › South: SH74 Bridge St Roundabout, Christchurch, New Brighton (source)

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