# Claw Cage, Christchurch Central City

Claw Cage is an arcade in Christchurch Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Claw%20Cage%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Claw%20Cage%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

Claw Cage is an arcade in Christchurch Central City. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (South City (Northbound), route 1, route 8, route 44) is 133 m away; a cycle lane passes within 95 m; council off-street parking is 104 m away.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Kind:** Arcades _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
2,419 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9088416), [590 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/590-colombo-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9041742), [4 Wilmer St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-wilmer-street)
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9029146), [207 Durham St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/207-durham-st-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028973), [148 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/148-durham-street-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028940), [193 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/193-durham-street-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028933), [174 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/174-durham-street-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028934), [174 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/174-durham-street-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028921), [207 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/207-durham-street-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028521), [580A Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/580a-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028487), [556A Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/556a-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9028475), South City Mall (Southbound), Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028459), [549 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/549-colombo-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, South City (Northbound), 133 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Smiths City (Southbound), 150 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Moorhouse Ave near Moorhouse Ave Slip S, 206 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 95 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 104 m (10 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Claw%20Cage%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5384016,172.6348769)

## Nearby

- [Cotton On](https://www.chch.live/business/cotton-on-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 18 m
- [Mobile King](https://www.chch.live/business/mobile-king-christchurch-central-city), Phone shops, 21 m
- [Cockram MG](https://www.chch.live/business/cockram-mg-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 23 m
- [Muffin Break](https://www.chch.live/business/muffin-break-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 23 m
- [Mediterranean Tast](https://www.chch.live/business/mediterranean-tast-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 26 m
- [South City Food Court](https://www.chch.live/business/south-city-food-court-christchurch-central-city), Food courts, 26 m
- [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve), park, 365 m
- [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 529 m
- [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 565 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._
- [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 408 m

## The nearest other arcades

- [Serve Social](https://www.chch.live/business/serve-social-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 167 m
- [Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq](https://www.chch.live/business/archie-brothers-cirque-electriq-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 386 m
- [Holey Moley](https://www.chch.live/business/holey-moley-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 411 m
- [Timezone](https://www.chch.live/business/timezone-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 671 m
- [Arcadia Retro Arcade & Pinball Emporia](https://www.chch.live/business/arcadia-retro-arcade-pinball-emporia-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 970 m
- [Timezone](https://www.chch.live/business/timezone-riccarton), Riccarton, 2.9 km
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/arcade#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Sushi Time](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-time-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 26 m
- [Mediterranean Taste](https://www.chch.live/business/mediterranean-taste-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 31 m
- [Shamiana](https://www.chch.live/business/shamiana-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 34 m
- [Aashiana Indian](https://www.chch.live/business/aashiana-indian-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 36 m
- [Chemist Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/chemist-warehouse-christchurch-central-city-2), Pharmacies, 36 m
- [Maher](https://www.chch.live/business/maher-christchurch-central-city), Shoes, 37 m
- [Subway](https://www.chch.live/business/subway-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 37 m
- [Tank](https://www.chch.live/business/tank-christchurch-central-city-2), Fast food, 37 m
- [Chop N Wok](https://www.chch.live/business/chop-n-wok-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 39 m
- [JB Hi-Fi](https://www.chch.live/business/jb-hi-fi-christchurch-central-city), Electronics, 39 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5384016&lon=172.6348769)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5384016,172.6348769,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Claw%20Cage)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13278564135), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Claw Cage?**

An arcade in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Claw Cage?**

Somewhere in Christchurch Central City, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5384016,172.6348769,17)

**Is Claw Cage still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**What other arcades are near Claw Cage?**

[Serve Social](https://www.chch.live/business/serve-social-christchurch-central-city) (167 m), [Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq](https://www.chch.live/business/archie-brothers-cirque-electriq-christchurch-central-city) (386 m), [Holey Moley](https://www.chch.live/business/holey-moley-christchurch-central-city) (411 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/arcade).

**What’s near Claw Cage?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Cotton On](https://www.chch.live/business/cotton-on-christchurch-central-city) (18 m); the South City (Northbound) bus stop is 133 m away: routes 1, 8, 44; a cycle lane passes within 95 m; nearest park: [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve) (365 m).

**What stood where Claw Cage is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5384016&lon=172.6348769)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (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 2026-10-19

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