New Brighton Pier

Christchurch

A 300-metre reinforced concrete pier stretching into Pegasus Bay from New Brighton Beach, opened in 1997 on the site of a timber pier from 1894, popular for walking and fishing.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Marine Parade near Beresford St #53734180 m Marine Parade near Beresford Street #53752190 m Marine Pde near Hawke St #18235240 m Hawke St near Keppel St #53472280 m Marine Pde near Hawke St #40277300 m New Brighton (Oram Ave) #18242310 m

Lines stopping nearby

5 60 110 135

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New Brighton Pier — Christchurch — New Brighton Pier · Michal Klajban / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

What it is

The first pier at New Brighton, a timber structure about 210 metres long, opened in January 1894 and served the seaside suburb until it was demolished in 1965. The present concrete pier opened on 1 November 1997 and extends 300 metres out from the beach, making it one of the longest ocean piers in Australasia.

The pier was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes and closed for repairs that began in 2017; it reopened in May 2018. From the end there are views along the long sandy beach of Pegasus Bay and towards Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills. At its base is New Brighton's public library and a seaside plaza with a playground and hot pools nearby.

Getting there by bus

Marine Parade near Beresford St (stop 53734 and stop 53752), about 180 m from the pier, is served by routes 60 (Hillmorton/Southshore) and 135 (The Palms/New Brighton).

New Brighton (Oram Ave) (stop 18242), around 4 minutes' walk, is the local hub, with routes 5, 60, 110 and 135; route 5 (Rolleston/New Brighton) runs to and from the central city.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to New Brighton Pier by public transport?

The nearest stops are Marine Parade near Beresford St, Marine Parade near Beresford Street, Marine Pde near Hawke St. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to New Brighton Pier.

What is the nearest stop to New Brighton Pier?

Marine Parade near Beresford St (stop code 53734), about 180 m from New Brighton Pier. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is New Brighton Pier located?

New Brighton Pier is in Christchurch. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to New Brighton Pier from another part of the city?

Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and New Brighton Pier as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.