South New Brighton
South New Brighton  | |
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Path on the dunes on the South New Brighton Beach with the New Brighton Pier in the distance  | |
| Coordinates: 43°31′48″S 172°44′13″E / 43.530°S 172.737°E | |
| Country | New Zealand | 
| City | Christchurch | 
| Local authority | Christchurch City Council | 
| Electoral ward | Coastal | 
| Community board | Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood | 
| Area | |
| • Land | 277 ha (684 acres) | 
| Population  (June 2024)  | |
 • Total  | 3,420 | 
| New Brighton | (Pegasus Bay) | |
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 South New Brighton 
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| (Avon Heathcote Estuary) | Southshore | 
South New Brighton (Māori: Te Kai-a-Te-Karoro) is a coastal suburb on the eastern side of Christchurch city. The area previously had some Māori presence. The suburb also contains a primary school.