# Belfast District Museum, Belfast Belfast District Museum is an attraction at Kaputohe Historic Reserve, 665 Main North Road, Belfast, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Main North Rd near Thompsons Rd, route 1, route 95) is 24 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Kaputohe Historic Reserve, 665 Main North Road, Belfast _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.belfastdistrictmuseum.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** info@belfastdistrictmuseum.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing -Currently closed due to earthquake damage- _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** High density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [665 Main North Road](https://www.chch.live/belfast/665-main-north-road), 4 reports on file ## What stood on Main North Road [1925, On the Main North Road from Christchurch last Friday](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/250776) _From Kura Heritage Collections Online. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Belfast Liquor Centre, 2026-01._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/belfast/main-north-road#s-then) ## The reports nearby 222 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9014833), [651 Main North Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/651-main-north-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8970770), [651 Main North Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/651-main-north-road) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8901070), [2 Thompsons Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/2-thompsons-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8887090), [651 Main North Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/651-main-north-road) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8683360), [52 Sefton Street, Belfast, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/52-sefton-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/8540477), [2 Pentland Drive, Belfast, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/2-pentland-drive) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8379379), [8 Englefield Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/8-englefield-road) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8295398), [12 Wendon Mews, Belfast, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/12-wendon-mews) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8255816), [43 Sefton St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/43-sefton-street) - [Bus Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8173405), Main North Rd near Thompsons Rd, Canterbury Region 8051, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8173370), [2 Thompsons Road, Belfast, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/2-thompsons-road) - [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8136356), [4 Halligan Place, Belfast, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/belfast/4-halligan-place) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Main North Rd near Thompsons Rd, 24 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Main North Rd near Thompsons Rd, 122 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Main North Rd near Lagan St, 264 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Main North Road](https://www.chch.live/street/belfast/main-north-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Belfast%20District%20Museum%2C%20Kaputohe%20Historic%20Reserve%2C%20665%20Main%20North%20Road%2C%20Belfast%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.45620782268187,172.62485334026246) ## Nearby - [Stihl Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/stihl-shop-belfast), Garden Machinery, 244 m - [Caesars Family Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/caesars-family-restaurant-bar-belfast), Restaurants, 311 m - [Spotlight](https://www.chch.live/business/spotlight-belfast), Fabric, 311 m - [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-belfast), Restaurants, 327 m - [Bargain Chemist](https://www.chch.live/business/bargain-chemist-belfast), Pharmacies, 328 m - [Kai Co](https://www.chch.live/business/kai-co-belfast), Supermarkets, 338 m - [Foley Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1510-foley-reserve), park, 73 m - [Kapuatohe Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1360-kapuatohe-reserve), Botanic, 129 m - [Tisch Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1785-tisch-reserve), park, 141 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other attractions - [Groynes Boat Hire](https://www.chch.live/business/groynes-boat-hire-northwood), Northwood, 1.9 km - [Tappin's Clock Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/tappin-s-clock-museum-casebrook), Casebrook, 2.5 km - [Ko Tane - The Maori Experience](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-the-maori-experience-northwood), Northwood, 2.6 km - [Willowbank Wildlife Reserve](https://www.chch.live/business/willowbank-wildlife-reserve-northwood), Northwood, 2.6 km - [Waimak River Horse Treks](https://www.chch.live/business/waimak-river-horse-treks-coutts-island), Coutts Island, 3.5 km - [Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Cranford](https://www.chch.live/business/chipmunks-playland-cafe-cranford-redwood), Redwood, 3.7 km - [Adventure Trailrides](https://www.chch.live/business/adventure-trailrides-bishopdale), Bishopdale, 3.7 km - [Launch Pad Trampoline Park](https://www.chch.live/business/launch-pad-trampoline-park-papanui), Papanui, 4.5 km - [Every one in Belfast](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-belfast) ## Also in Belfast - [Styx & Stone](https://www.chch.live/business/styx-stone-belfast), Restaurants, 341 m - [Belfast Woolworths](https://www.chch.live/business/belfast-woolworths-belfast), Supermarkets, 342 m - [CityFitness](https://www.chch.live/business/cityfitness-belfast), Gyms & fitness, 347 m - [Petstock](https://www.chch.live/business/petstock-belfast), Pet shops, 351 m - [PD Mart](https://www.chch.live/business/pd-mart-belfast), Department stores, 381 m - [Physiosouth](https://www.chch.live/business/physiosouth-belfast), Physio, 387 m - [Sushi High](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-high-belfast), Restaurants, 390 m - [Subway Northwood](https://www.chch.live/business/subway-northwood-belfast), Fast food, 393 m - [Pepe's Mexican Grill - Belfast](https://www.chch.live/business/pepe-s-mexican-grill-belfast), Restaurants, 416 m - [Harvey Norman Northwood](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-northwood-belfast), Department stores, 422 m - [Every kind of business in Belfast](https://www.chch.live/belfast#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.45620782268187&lon=172.62485334026246) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.45620782268187,172.62485334026246,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Belfast%20District%20Museum) - [Belfast](https://www.chch.live/belfast), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Belfast District Museum?** An attraction in Belfast, Christchurch. **Where is Belfast District Museum?** Kaputohe Historic Reserve, 665 Main North Road, Belfast, on [Main North Road](https://www.chch.live/street/belfast/main-north-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.45620782268187,172.62485334026246,17) **Is Belfast District Museum still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Belfast District Museum?** its [website](http://www.belfastdistrictmuseum.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@belfastdistrictmuseum.co.nz](mailto:info@belfastdistrictmuseum.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near Belfast District Museum?** [Groynes Boat Hire](https://www.chch.live/business/groynes-boat-hire-northwood) (1.9 km), [Tappin's Clock Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/tappin-s-clock-museum-casebrook) (2.5 km), [Ko Tane - The Maori Experience](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-the-maori-experience-northwood) (2.6 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Belfast District Museum?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/belfast/665-main-north-road) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Stihl Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/stihl-shop-belfast) (244 m); the Main North Rd near Thompsons Rd bus stop is 24 m away: routes 1, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Foley Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1510-foley-reserve) (73 m). **What stood where Belfast District Museum is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.45620782268187&lon=172.62485334026246) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/belfast-district-museum-belfast Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/belfast