South New Brighton

South New Brighton
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 / -43.530; 172.737
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral wardCoastal
Community boardWaitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood
Area
  Land277 ha (684 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
3,420
New Brighton (Pegasus Bay)
South New Brighton
(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.