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Christchurch Beaches and Christchurch Surfing
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island, is home to plenty of beaches, and Christchurch's popular beaches are all easily accessible, with regular buses connecting Christchurch city centre with many of the city's most popular beaches, bays and top surfing locations. Beaches around Christchurch and Canterbury are used for a variety of different beach activities, including sunbathing, Christchurch scuba diving and snorkelling, swimming, and surfing, which is a major pastime in Christchurch. When swimming at Christchurch's beaches, it is always essential to only swim between any lifeguard flags present, in case of strong rip tides.

Some of the best beaches around Christchurch are located around Redcliffs and Sumners, and to the east of central Christchurch lies an 8 km / 5 mile stretch of sand, from Waimari Beach to the mouth of the Avon Estuary. Also, New Brighton, with its long pier and stunning coastline, features excellent beach facilities and attracts many keen anglers from throughout Christchurch and Canterbury.




Swimming off Christchurch's beaches is best during high tides and many beaches in Christchurch are suitable for swimming, although the sea can be rough at times, so it is always sensible to exercise caution. Surfing around Christchurch is also popular and some of the best beaches for surfing in Christchurch include Leithfield Beach, Sumner Beach, Waikuku Beach and Taylor's Mistake Beach, without doubt Christchurch's main surfing location.

Christchurch's impressive beaches generally include excellent beach facilities, with many lively beachside restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars nearby, often with magnificent coastal views. Beaches in Christchurch are also extremely suitable for water sports, beach games and picnics. Beach inspectors regularly patrol Christchurch's most popular beaches during the summer months and volunteer lifeguards are often available on beaches during weekends.

The beaches of Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island, have always been an impressive tourist attraction in Christchurch and are used throughout the year, especially during the summer months of December, January and February, although the beaches are never crowded. Here are some of the most popular beaches in the Christchurch and Canterbury area of New Zealand.

Christchurch Beaches: South Brighton Beach - Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8007, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 388 2020
South Brighton Beach, in eastern Christchurch, is a peaceful beach, suitable for sunbathing, swimming and even surfing at times.

Highlights at Christchurch's South Brighton Beach include picnic facilities, walking trails and a long pier.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours


Christchurch Beaches: Ashworth's Beach - Ashworth's Beach, Hurunui District, South Island, 8251, New Zealand NZ
Ashworth's Beach is located on the outskirts of Christchurch, within easy driving distance of Christchurch city centre. Featuring golden sand, calm waters suitable for swimming, and secluded areas, Ashworth's Beach is a peaceful beach with much to offer visitors in this part of New Zealand.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Corsair Bay - Governor's Bay Road, Lyttelton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8012, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 328 9093
Corsair Bay is a small area of Lyttelton Harbour, on the outskirts of Christchurch, and Corsair Bay is particularly suitable for swimming, with nearby changing facilities available. Other attractions at Corsair Bay include a playground area for children, walking trails and picnic spots.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Governors Bay - Main Road, Governors Bay, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8033, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 328 9093
Located in Lyttelton Harbour, close to Christchurch, Governors Bay contains a quiet beach featuring impressive harbour views. With coastal walking trails, sandy beaches, secluded areas and calm waters suitable for swimming, Governors Bay has always been a popular area nearby Christchurch.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Leithfield Beach - Leithfield Beach, Hurunui District, North Canterbury, South Island, 8251, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 314 8518
Leithfield Beach can be found outside of Christchurch and is just a short drive from central Christchurch. Popular with swimming and surfers from around the North Canterbury area of New Zealand, Leithfield Beach is never overcrowded.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Sumner Beach - The Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8008, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 9629
Sumner Beach is a breathtaking stretch of beach is the Sumner region of Christchurch, with many scenic views. Attractions at Christchurch's Sumner Beach include swimming, surfing, sunbathing, changing facilities, nearby shops and coastal walking trails.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Taylor's Mistake Beach - Taylor's Mistake Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8008, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 326 6771
Taylor's Mistake Beach is widely considered to be Christchurch's premier surfing beach and can be reached along Nayland Street. With strong waves and rip tides, Taylor's Mistake Beach attracts some of the most experienced surfers from around Christchurch and further afield, with a number of exciting surfing events throughout the year.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Waikuku Beach - Waikuku Beach, Waimakariri, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 312 7663
Located on the northern outskirts of Christchurch, Waikuku Beach features golden sand, changing rooms, nearby shops and excellent surfing conditions, attracting surfers from all over the Canterbury area of New Zealand.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

Christchurch Beaches: Waimairi Beach - Beach Road, Waimairi Beach, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8009, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 388 9234
Waimairi Beach is situated in northern Christchurch and is one of the most popular beaches in the area. With vast stretches of fine sand, secluded areas and coastal walks, other attractions at Christchurch's Waimairi Beach include swimming, some strong waves, a children's playground and scenic picnic spots.
Christchurch beach open: daily - 24 hours

 
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