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Addington, Christchurch — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Addington is a suburb of Christchurch, two and a half kilometres south-west of the city centre.
About Addington
Where to stay in Addington
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Addington is close-in ground. The Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre and the World Peace Bell both stand on this side of Christchurch, so a bed in Addington puts a visitor within easy reach of both and of the centre itself. Only a handful of beds sit in Addington itself.
Most visitors sleep in central Christchurch and come out for the Church of St Mary the Virgin Historic Area or for Parakiore.
About Addington
What are the main landmarks in Addington?
Five names cover it. The Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is the largest of them, while the Church of St Mary the Virgin Historic Area protects an older cluster and the True Jesus Church adds a second congregation to the record. The World Peace Bell stands here too, and a heritage-listed house on Mandeville Street rounds out the list.
What is the history of Addington?
Addington kept its church ground. The Church of St Mary the Virgin Historic Area is protected as a group rather than as a single building, which is the clearest sign of how far back settlement on this side of Christchurch runs. A heritage-listed house on Mandeville Street survives from the suburb's older streets.
The True Jesus Church, the World Peace Bell and the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre sit alongside them on the same ground.
Where is Addington?
Two and a half kilometres separate Addington from the middle of Christchurch, placing the suburb on the city's south-western side.
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Updated September 2026