New Brighton Beach
New Brighton Beach
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- AlbywonSydney, Australia13,618 contributionsA walk on the PierMy first visit to New Brighton since the 1980's - how time flies! The Pier is fairly new, and certainly new to me. Nice views back towards New Brighton from the end, and watching the waves break too. A real feature for the area and a good reason to visit this beach.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 4, 2024
- DavidDB60Christchurch, New Zealand234 contributionsGreat for long walks and safe swimming.Firm sand, when the tide is not in, to walk for many kilometers. Safe swimming with several surf life-saving clubs to swim at. Only warm enough for swimming January-February. The New Brighton Pier (300m long) is good to walk out on. Has heated pools and sauna next to the pier. Great views to Kaikoura and Godley Heads.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 5, 2024
- NickyP54Bargara, Australia1,494 contributionsScenic spot to chill outScenic spot to chill out. Watch the waves breaking, maybe dotted with a few surfers. Take a stroll along the pier towards the favourite fishing spots at the far end, or a wander along the extensive sandy shoreline. Beautiful views, especially to the south. Public hot pools close by also.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 5, 2024
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Simon D
Auckland, New Zealand848 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Not far from Sumner where we had gone to visit and thought we would have a look given it wasn't a bad day.
Pretty quiet on the day, although may have been due to it being a Monday. A good sized modern concrete pier stretches out and was quite busy with fishermen. A big (and also quite modern) library is right on Marine Parade at the start of the pier as well. Some nice family friendly facilities and park next door.
Was worth the trip to see it.
Pretty quiet on the day, although may have been due to it being a Monday. A good sized modern concrete pier stretches out and was quite busy with fishermen. A big (and also quite modern) library is right on Marine Parade at the start of the pier as well. Some nice family friendly facilities and park next door.
Was worth the trip to see it.
Written March 6, 2023
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GarthChristchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand37 contributions
Jul 2020
Interesting few hours. Smooth and flat. You can go fishing off the pier in your wheelchair even. Safe for wheelchairs and fun for the family. There is a library nearby and a restaurant that will even give you a great cheeseboard and coffee. Worth a visit.
Written November 29, 2020
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Ken H
Ipswich, UK1,079 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Somewhat run down, particularly the street near the pier. Reminiscent of an english seaside town out of season. Whole area needs investment if it harbours tourist destination aspirations. Pier is nice to walk out on, but do be aware that there are lot of fishermen and fish mess on the walkway particularly in the 'no fishing' zone at the end. Probably not worth the drive out from central Christchurch - not New Zealand at its best.
Written February 8, 2023
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B_1
Brisbane, Australia16 contributions
Feb 2020
Agree with otehr reviews that this place has potential BUT it seems to have failed in realising it. It not only has no lustre but an entire lack of lustre - surpising given the beach and proximity to the CBD/city area. Would have thought this would be the 'happening place' of Christchurch. Not really god mych to do with being overly popular - more just looks uncared for and tired - strange given its obviously natural assets and investment potential.
Written February 24, 2020
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NickyP54
Bargara, Australia1,494 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Scenic spot to chill out. Watch the waves breaking, maybe dotted with a few surfers. Take a stroll along the pier towards the favourite fishing spots at the far end, or a wander along the extensive sandy shoreline. Beautiful views, especially to the south. Public hot pools close by also.
Written June 6, 2024
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Alan W
Christchurch, New Zealand52 contributions
Jun 2020
Newly opened. A brand new Hot Water Pool and Cafe' complex on Marine Parade New Brighton. He Puna Taimoana (Hot Pools By The Sea) and Saturdays cafe.
Written June 14, 2020
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Seth Heynes
Thames, New Zealand47 contributions
Oct 2020
Nice place, nice beach. Very low key for the kind of place it is. Would have thought it be overrun with shops and expensive houses. Enjoyable to walk around. Would be great to visit in summer.
Written October 21, 2020
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Strickes
Rotorua District, New Zealand1,589 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We visited here for the first time recently.
Lovely flat beach, easy walking and lovely views.
The walk along the pier and area is easy and well worth it.
Well maintained area, very popular with people exercising, sight seeing and fishing.
Lovely flat beach, easy walking and lovely views.
The walk along the pier and area is easy and well worth it.
Well maintained area, very popular with people exercising, sight seeing and fishing.
Written January 19, 2021
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DavidDB60
Christchurch, New Zealand234 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Firm sand, when the tide is not in, to walk for many kilometers.
Safe swimming with several surf life-saving clubs to swim at.
Only warm enough for swimming January-February.
The New Brighton Pier (300m long) is good to walk out on.
Has heated pools and sauna next to the pier.
Great views to Kaikoura and Godley Heads.
Safe swimming with several surf life-saving clubs to swim at.
Only warm enough for swimming January-February.
The New Brighton Pier (300m long) is good to walk out on.
Has heated pools and sauna next to the pier.
Great views to Kaikoura and Godley Heads.
Written March 6, 2024
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Ian Pritchard
Christchurch, New Zealand6 contributions
Feb 2020
I feel like New Brighton is not getting anywhere near enough love. Nice beach and is very close to the city. I suppose the fact that it is not super busy is a good thing, as you always feel like there's heaps of space even on really hot days when people flock to the beach.
Written February 2, 2020
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