Hornby

Hornby is a residential and retail suburb at the western edge of , New Zealand. The suburb is directly connected to other parts of Christchurch and the South Island by a number of main arterial routes, including State Highway 1 and the Christchurch Southern Motorway.
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  • Type: Suburb with 8,790 residents
  • Description: suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Hornby, New Zealand”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Hornby High School and Air Force Museum.

School
is a state coeducational secondary…

Museum
Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0.
The of New Zealand, formerly called…

Government office
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a government office.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hei Hei and Islington.

Suburb
is a suburb of , New Zealand.

Suburb
is a suburb on the western side of Christchurch city.

Suburb
Photo: Phillip Capper, CC BY 2.0.
is a suburb in the southwest of , New Zealand.

Hornby

Latitude
-43.54317° or 43° 32′ 35″ south
Longitude
172.5255° or 172° 31′ 32″ east
Population
8,790
Elevation
26 metres (85 feet)
UN/LOCODE
NZ HRB
Open location code
4V8JFG4G+P5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 291543207
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
2189793
Wiki­data ID
Q5904115
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In Other Languages

From French to Urdu—“Hornby” goes by many names.
  • French: “Hornby (Nouvelle-Zélande)”
  • French: “Hornby”
  • Japanese: “ホーンビー”
  • Turkish: “Hornby”
  • Urdu: “ہارنبی، نیوزی لینڈ”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Te Whata Tuatoru and Hornby South.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: The Hub Hornby and Dress Smart.

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Worth a closer look: Christchurch and Mount Cook National Park.

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