New Brighton Beach — Attraction in Christchurch

One of Christchurch gems, disregard the run down houses ..disregard the rundown shops..disregard the wealthy landbanking and shop tax rightoffs...and just enjoy the beauty of the beach , the pier, the children's play area, the magnificent salt water heater bathes...what you will find in New Brighton is the smell of the ocean, the friendliness of a village atmosphere and a very healthy environment to exercise the body and mind Oh and can I let you into one of Christchurch gems...go down South Shore and explore the estuary there is a magnificent inner pier...teach a kid to fish or watch the swans and bird life there's a picnic ground and adventure playground and even a place to put your boat in...

Beautiful beach, with a peir, playground, restaurant, library and some hot pools all on the beach-side. The beach is known for some pretty cold winds, so you'll need a jacket, especially in the winter. The beach is very long, it has lots of space for those walking, running, surfing, and sun bathing. There are free sunscreen stations at a couple of the main entrances to the beach, public toilets right next to the pools, and by the peir. The peir is wheelchair accessible from the right. The beach is a great place to sit and have a good view of the moon or have a gaze at the stars on a...

The water is untamed as it is the open ocean, so if you are coming here for a summer swim it'll be hard to find a day on which it isn't super windy and the water isn't cold- but the pier is a really great place to take a stroll on or fish on. This place is popular for surfing but unless you're sure what you're doing I would advice against braving the waves. The sand is very clean, though, and the pathways on the grassy hills separating the beach from the road are convenient ways to enjoy nature without sand...