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Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

A sight in Central City, Christchurch, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū in Central City, Christchurch
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Why go

Free gallery with New Zealand and Māori art in a glass-fronted building.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Christchurch, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Riverside Market and Punting on the Avon.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Central City
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Christchurch, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Riverside Market

    Indoor food market by the Avon with produce stalls, eateries and bars.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Punting on the Avon

    Flat-bottom punt ride on the Avon River past the gardens, poled by a guide.

    Activity · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens

    Riverside gardens in Hagley Park with rose gardens and conservatories.

    Outdoors · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    C1 Espresso

    Café in the old High Street post office that delivers sliders by pneumatic tube.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Transitional Cathedral

    Shigeru Ban's 'Cardboard Cathedral', built after the 2011 quake.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn

    Classic pub with a long list of New Zealand craft beers on tap.

    Drinks · 1.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is a stop on our South Island Alps & Fiords route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Christchurch

Another curated sight in Christchurch. See the full Christchurch guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Christchurch run from 10°C in July to 24°C in January; June is usually the wettest month. For Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Christchurch from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Christchurch weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
312 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Coordinates
-43.53075, 172.63104
Destination
Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: quick answers

How much time do you need at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū free?

Yes, we list Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū?

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is at 312 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū?

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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