Islington
District of Yaldhurst
in Christchurch City of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.517 and 172.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 31' 0" and E 172° 30' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:09 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:43 am and 7:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.567 and -7.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Villacampa
References
This place on Geonames.org
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Discover Islington

The district Islington of Yaldhurst in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is a district in New Zealand about 194 mi south-west of Wellington, the country's capital city.

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Local weather forecast

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

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 70% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (62 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

298 Westside Motor Lodge

Address
3,4 mi
298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton
8041 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Novotel Christchurch Airport (Opening September 2018)

Address
2,3 mi
30 Dury Road Christchurch Airport Christchurch Airport
8053 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sudima Christchurch Airport

Address
2,4 mi
Memorial Avenue/ Cnr. Orchard Rd
14043 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Commodore Airport Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
449 MEMORIAL AVENUE
14093 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Christchurch Motel

Address
3,6 mi
252 Riccarton Road
8041 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Airport Palms Motel

Address
2,5 mi
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside
8053 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Airport Christchurch Motel

Address
2,6 mi
55 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside
8053 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


Airport Delta Motel

Address
2,6 mi
61 Roydvale Avenue
8053 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

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


St James Bed and Breakfast

Address
3,5 mi
125 Waimakariri Road
8051 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Riccarton NZ

Address
3,5 mi
280 Riccarton Road
8041 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand

Time Information

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


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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.

University of Canterbury

This page discusses the New Zealand university. For universities in Canterbury, England, see the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. For a similarly named institution, see Canterbury University (Seychelles). University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=University of Canterbury Coat of Arms.

Located at -43.5233, 172.582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University of Canterbury, Universities in New Zealand, Film schools in New Zealand, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms, Educational institutions established in 1873, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport is the main airport that serves Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located 12 kilometres to the northwest of the city centre, in the suburb of Harewood. Christchurch (Harewood) Airport officially opened 18 May 1940 and became New Zealand's first International Airport 16 December 1950. It is the second busiest airport in New Zealand after Auckland. The primary runway, 02/20, is oriented near perpendicular to Canterbury's Nor'wester foehn wind.

Located at -43.4894, 172.532 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Transport in Christchurch, Airports in New Zealand, Airports established in 1937

Ilam, New Zealand

Ilam, New Zealand for the electorate, see Ilam (New Zealand electorate) Ilam is a leafy suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand about five kilometres west of the city centre. It is the location of the University of Canterbury. Located adjacent to State Highway 1 and the Christchurch International Airport, it is handily placed for transportation. It is also located close to the major retail area of Riccarton. The suburb was named after the ancestral home of the Hon.

Located at -43.5261, 172.58 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Wigram

Wigram is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. Technically called Wigram Park, the second half of its name is rarely if ever heard. The suburb lies close to the industrial estates of Sockburn and the satellite retail and residential zone of Hornby. It is seven kilometres to the west of the city centre. Until 1993 Wigram was the home to one of the country's main Royal New Zealand Air Force bases, but this was closed after cutbacks in military spending.

Located at -43.5496, 172.547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Hornby High School

Hornby High School (HHS) is a secondary school located in Christchurch, New Zealand which was established in 1975. it is located in the suburb of Hornby, to the west of the city centre. Facilities at HHS were designed to accommodate a maximum of over 800 students; current enrollment is approximately 455.

Located at -43.538, 172.527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Christchurch, Educational institutions established in 1975, 1975 establishments in New Zealand

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand, formerly called The Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum, is located at Wigram, the RNZAF's first operational base, in Christchurch, in the South Island of New Zealand. It opened on 1 April 1987, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the RNZAF, and is primarily a museum of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, its predecessor, the New Zealand Permanent Air Force and New Zealand squadrons of the Royal Air Force.

Located at -43.5473, 172.548 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Christchurch, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Aerospace museums in New Zealand, Air force museums, National museums of New Zealand, Museums established in 1987, Military and war museums in New Zealand

Burnside High School

Burnside High School (BHS) is a state co-educational secondary school located in the suburb of Burnside in Christchurch, New Zealand. With a roll of 2542 students, it is the country's fourth-largest high school, and the largest outside of Auckland.

Located at -43.5075, 172.576 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1960, Secondary schools in Christchurch

Wigram Aerodrome

Wigram Aerodrome is a former Royal New Zealand Air Force base located in the Christchurch suburb of Wigram. It is named after Sir Henry Wigram. Originally home to the RNZAF Central Flying School (CFS), it was closed in 1995 following the CFS' relocation to RNZAF Ohakea two years earlier. The closing parade was held on 14 September 1995. Wigram Aerodrome maintained its aviation character, with several aviation businesses using its facilities.

Located at -43.5511, 172.553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal New Zealand Air Force bases, Defunct airports in New Zealand, Transport in Christchurch

Riccarton High School

Riccarton High School is a state co-educational secondary school located in Upper Riccarton, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.5361, 172.565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1958, Secondary schools in Christchurch

Ngaio Marsh Theatre

The Ngaio Marsh Theatre is a 400-seat proscenium-arch theatre housed within the University of Canterbury Students' Association building in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is named in honour of Dame Ngaio Marsh, who was a director and patron of theatre, especially Shakespeare, at the University between 1942 and 1969, and indeed the theatre's opening production — Shakespeare's Twelfth Night — was directed by Marsh.

Located at -43.5242, 172.581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in Christchurch, University of Canterbury

Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park

Known as Powerbuilt Tools International Raceway at Ruapuna Park (2004–2013), Ruapuna Speedway is a permanent motor racing circuit owned by Canterbury Car Club Inc. It is located at 107 Hasketts Road in Templeton, 13 kilometres west of Christchurch, New Zealand. The circuit hosted 306 utilisation days and 40 events catering for all aspects of motorsport (both 2 wheeled and 4 wheeled).

Located at -43.5306, 172.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Motorsport venues in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Canterbury Region, Drag racing venues in Australasia, New Zealand Grand Prix

Templeton, New Zealand

Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch but part of the Selwyn District. It lies on State Highway 1. It has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury with many famous names such as Devine, Nyan, Butt, Jones and Carmichael among its people. Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River.

Located at -43.55, 172.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Selwyn District, Populated places in New Zealand

Middleton Grange School

Middleton Grange School (abbreviated MGS) in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a Christian co-educational partially private school for Year 1 to 13(formerly, Junior 1 to Form 7). It is currently New Zealand's largest evangelical Christian school (fee-paying).

Located at -43.5369, 172.576 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in New Zealand, Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Secondary schools in Christchurch, Educational institutions established in 1964, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Christian schools in New Zealand

International Antarctic Centre

The International Antarctic Centre is located in the suburb of Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand, close to Christchurch International Airport. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the city.

Located at -43.4886, 172.547 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
New Zealand and the Antarctic, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Visitor attractions in Christchurch

St Thomas of Canterbury College

St Thomas of Canterbury College is a college for year 7 to 13 boys and offers a Catholic education to its students. It is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The college is integrated into the state education system under an integration agreement which was first entered into by the Christian Brothers (as the proprietors of the college) and the Government of New Zealand on 11 November 1981 under Section 7 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975.

Located at -43.5344, 172.557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Christchurch, Boys' schools in New Zealand, Christian Brother (Irish) secondary schools, Educational institutions established in 1961, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Christchurch, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms

Orana Wildlife Park

Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open-range zoo, located on the outskirts of Christchurch. It opened in 1976, and is owned and operated by the Orana Wildlife Trust, a registered charity.

Located at -43.4675, 172.462 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1976 establishments in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Christchurch, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, Zoos in New Zealand

Wigram Airfield Circuit

Wigram Airfield Circuit was a temporary motor racing circuit at Wigram Aerodrome, Christchurch, New Zealand. The airfield is a former base of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It is named after Sir Henry Wigram. The temporary circuit was 3 km (2.1 mile) with a 1.3 km (0.8mile) main straight. The first summer meetings held at Wigram Aerodrome in 1949 considered as the oldest motor race in New Zealand. The track hosted the 1964-1969 Tasman Series.

Located at -43.5514, 172.552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in New Zealand, Defunct motorsport venues, New Zealand Grand Prix

Prebbleton

Prebbleton is a small town in the Selwyn District in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It is 11 km southwest of the centre of Christchurch and about 2 km south of the outlying industrial suburb of Hornby. Prebbleton village has been in existence for over 140 years making it one of the earliest settlements on the Canterbury Plains. Prebbleton dates back to 1855, when the brothers Prebble settled in the district.

Located at -43.581, 172.512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Selwyn District, Populated places in New Zealand

Villa Maria College, Christchurch

Villa Maria College, Christchurch, New Zealand was opened on 18 February 1918 with 14 pupils. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and served as a parish school when boys were admitted in 1921. From 1941 the school reverted to being a girl's college. Villa Maria College is a day school but it also had boarders between 1935 and 1979.

Located at -43.5292, 172.568 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1918, Secondary schools in Christchurch, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Christchurch, Sisters of Mercy schools

Riccarton Park Racecourse

Riccarton Park Racecourse is the main thoroughbred horse racecourse for the Christchurch city area in New Zealand.

Located at -43.528, 172.544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Horse racing venues in New Zealand

Yaldhurst Museum

The Yaldhurst Museum is located in the suburb of Yaldhurst, Christchurch, New Zealand, close to Christchurch International Airport, Riccarton Race Course and Ruapuna Speedway. The museum has a large collection of road transport vehicles, and it opened to the public in 1968.

Located at -43.5109, 172.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums established in 1968, Museums in Christchurch, Automobile museums in New Zealand, Transport museums in New Zealand, Carriage museums, Printing press museums

Upper Riccarton

Upper Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of Riccarton. Upper Riccarton is made up of residential, retail and education areas. It includes a major intersection known as "Church Corner" (the intersection of Riccarton, Main South and Yaldhurst Roads). Riccarton High School is located close to Church Corner. Another local secondary school is St Thomas of Canterbury College. A local landmark is St Peter's Church.

Located at -43.5318, 172.574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Christchurch

Edward Cephas John Stevens

Edward Cephas John Stevens MLC (18 October 1837 – 6 June 1915) was a New Zealand politician in provincial government in Canterbury, and a member of both the lower and upper houses of parliament. A businessman, he controlled the Christchurch Press for many decades. He was instrumental in introducing cricket to Canterbury and one of his dealings as a land and estate agent resulted in the creation of Lancaster Park, currently known as AMI Stadium.

Located at -43.5317, 172.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1837 births, 1915 deaths, Members of the New Zealand Legislative Council, Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Members of New Zealand provincial councils, English emigrants to New Zealand, People from Oxfordshire, People from Christchurch, Members of the Cabinet of New Zealand

John Charles Watts-Russell

John Charles Watts-Russell JP (1825 – 2 April 1875) was a 19th century New Zealand politician, a member of the Canterbury Provincial Council and a member of the Legislative Council. He was supposedly the wealthiest of the early settlers, and his homestead became the centre of entertainment in Christchurch. He was a significant runholder and, together with a business partner, was responsible for building up the Canterbury sheep stock.

Located at -43.5317, 172.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1825 births, 1875 deaths, Members of the New Zealand Legislative Council, Members of New Zealand provincial councils

Burnside Park, Christchurch

Burnside Park is a cricket ground in Burnside, Canterbury, New Zealand. The first recorded match on the ground came when Canterbury Women played Auckland Women in 1974. The ground later held its only first-class match in 1991 when Canterbury played Central Districts in the 1991/92 Shell Trophy, with the match ending in a 3 wicket victory for Canterbury.

Located at -43.5056, 172.565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Canterbury Region

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