Christchurch City district, Canterbury, New Zealand

Places to visit near Prebbleton

Prebbleton is a town in Christchurch City district, Canterbury, New Zealand, home to about 3,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit — 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 parks, 36 churches and 34 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Our Lady of Victories Parish (8 km), Yaldhurst Museum (10 km) and Cracroft Caverns (11 km).

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Prebbleton, Canterbury
Prebbleton, Christchurch City district, Canterbury, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prebbleton at a glance

Location
Christchurch City district, Canterbury, New Zealand
Population
about 3,600
Coordinates
43.5833° S, 172.5167° E
Places within 50 km
258 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Prebbleton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Prebbleton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Prebbleton, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prebbleton

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prebbleton. The closest is Cairn Of Peace (5 km); the best-known is Christchurch Botanic Gardens (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Prebbleton

42 parks within 100 km of Prebbleton. The closest is Aruhe Drainage Reserve (5 km); the best-known is Cracroft Reserve (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Prebbleton

40 churches within 100 km of Prebbleton. The closest is St Mary's Church - Halswell (5 km); the best-known is Our Lady of Victories Parish (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Prebbleton

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Prebbleton. The closest is Sandy Beach Reserve (15 km); the best-known is Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers / Ihutai (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Prebbleton

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prebbleton. The closest is Old Halswell Quarry (7 km); the best-known is Cracroft Caverns (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prebbleton

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prebbleton. The closest is Marleys Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Prebbleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prebbleton
  2. 11 km Cracroft Caverns · heritage site, Christchurch City
  3. 1 km Cashmere Presbyterian Church · church, Christchurch City
  4. 8 km Kate Sheppard House · heritage site, Christchurch City
  5. 3 km Our Lady of Victories Parish · church, Christchurch City
  6. 7 km Yaldhurst Museum · museum, Christchurch City
  7. 10 km Back to Prebbleton

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    Within 15 km of Prebbleton

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    Places near Prebbleton by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Cairn Of Peace (5 km)
    Parks42Aruhe Drainage Reserve (5 km)
    Churches40St Mary's Church - Halswell (5 km)
    Beaches & coast35Sandy Beach Reserve (15 km)
    Forts & heritage28Old Halswell Quarry (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Marleys Hill (12 km)
    Other attractions25Diminish and Ascend (13 km)
    Museums16Air Force Museum (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6Victoria Lake (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5Avon River (13 km)
    Caves3Moncks Cave Reserve (23 km)
    Waterfalls3Lower Brice Waterfall (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Al Noor Mosque (12 km)
    Buddhist sites1Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple (12 km)
    Treks1High Street (14 km)

    Prebbleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prebbleton?

    Our Lady of Victories Parish (church, about 8 km), Yaldhurst Museum (museum, about 10 km), Cracroft Caverns (heritage site, about 11 km), Kate Sheppard House (heritage site, about 11 km), Cashmere Presbyterian Church (church, about 12 km), Cracroft Reserve (park, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prebbleton?

    258 places on Spotwander: 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 40 parks, 36 churches, 34 beaches & coast, 27 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Prebbleton?

    Cairn Of Peace, about 5 km by road; Lincoln Park Recreation Reserve (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Prebbleton?

    Aruhe Drainage Reserve, about 5 km by road; Milns Court (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prebbleton?

    St Mary's Church - Halswell, about 5 km by road; St John of God Halswell (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prebbleton?

    Start in Prebbleton, visit Cracroft Caverns, then Cashmere Presbyterian Church, then Kate Sheppard House, then Our Lady of Victories Parish, then Yaldhurst Museum, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prebbleton?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches.

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