# Groundswell, Ferrymead Groundswell is an attraction at Unit 2, 1030 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [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. The directory’s number for it: 03 384 5086. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=groundswell-ferrymead. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Christchurch’s home for wing foil, windsurf, kitesurf & SUP gear. Expert advice, local service, premium brands & nationwide shipping — Groundswell Sports NZ”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres, route 3, route 140, route 155) is 141 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 and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Unit 2, 1030 Ferry Road, Ferrymead _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 384 5086 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** http://www.kitesurf.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@groundswell.co.nz _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/groundswellsports, https://www.instagram.com/groundswell_chch, https://www.youtube.com/@GroundswellSports _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing The best way to discover kitesurfing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding. _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:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [1030 Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1030-ferry-road), 4 reports on file ## The reports nearby 554 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/8980358), [1 Settlers Cres, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1-settlers-crescent) - [Water Pollution - Sediment](https://www.chch.live/report/8930944), [1016 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1016-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8915673), [2 Main Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/2-main-road) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8877659), Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Heathcote Ward, New Zealand - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8872764), [1099R Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1099r-ferry-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8842885), [11 Settlers Crescent, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/11-settlers-crescent) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8828046), [3 Ferrymead Terrace, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/3-ferrymead-terrace) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8826454), [13 Tidal View, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/13-tidal-view) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8626771), [11 Tidal View, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/11-tidal-view) - [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8471336), Tidal View, Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8463243), Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8439147), [1022 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1022-ferry-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres, 141 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres, 149 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Main Rd near St Andrews Hill Rd, 323 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/ferrymead/ferry-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Groundswell%2C%20Unit%202%2C%201030%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Ferrymead%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.55840342308845,172.7062530192162) ## Nearby - [Nobanno](https://www.chch.live/business/nobanno-ferrymead), Restaurants, 51 m - [Claddagh](https://www.chch.live/business/claddagh-ferrymead), Bars & pubs, 73 m - [Best Turkish Food Co.](https://www.chch.live/business/best-turkish-food-co-ferrymead), Restaurants, 76 m - [The Kebab King Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kebab-king-ferrymead), Fast food, 78 m - [Toff's 2$ Recycled Clothing Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/toff-s-2-recycled-clothing-warehouse-ferrymead), Clothing, 83 m - [Anytime Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/anytime-fitness-ferrymead), Gyms & fitness, 86 m - [Settlers Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1293-settlers-reserve), park, 154 m - [Scott Park Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/park/1619-scott-park-ferrymead), park, 377 m - [Ferrymead Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1036-ferrymead-reserve), Botanic, 523 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 - [Visions & Vino Arts and Entertainment Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/visions-vino-arts-and-entertainment-studio-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 296 m - [Monsters and Zombies indoor mini golf](https://www.chch.live/business/monsters-and-zombies-indoor-mini-golf-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 1.0 km - [Ferrymead Heritage Park](https://www.chch.live/business/ferrymead-heritage-park-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 1.1 km - [CaddyShack City](https://www.chch.live/business/caddyshack-city-woolston), Woolston, 2.0 km - [midgetgolf](https://www.chch.live/business/midgetgolf-woolston), Woolston, 2.0 km - [Uprising Boulder Gym](https://www.chch.live/business/uprising-boulder-gym-woolston), Woolston, 2.2 km - [Hiking New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/business/hiking-new-zealand-heathcote-valley), Heathcote Valley, 2.2 km - [Dino Dig](https://www.chch.live/business/dino-dig-hillsborough), Hillsborough, 2.6 km - [Every one in Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-ferrymead) ## Also in Ferrymead - [Connect Chiropractic](https://www.chch.live/business/connect-chiropractic-ferrymead), Alternative, 102 m - [Estuary & Co Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/estuary-co-bar-cafe-ferrymead), Cafés, 102 m - [Ferrymead Medical Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/ferrymead-medical-centre-ferrymead), Doctors & clinics, 118 m - [Orange Studios & Saxy Time Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/orange-studios-saxy-time-bar-ferrymead), Venues & events, 119 m - [Evil Genius](https://www.chch.live/business/evil-genius-ferrymead), Bars & pubs, 129 m - [Exit Surf](https://www.chch.live/business/exit-surf-ferrymead), Sports shops, 130 m - [The Evil Genius Bar & Lair](https://www.chch.live/business/the-evil-genius-bar-lair-ferrymead), Restaurants, 136 m - [O2 Vet](https://www.chch.live/business/o2-vet-ferrymead), Vets, 148 m - [Random Furniture Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/random-furniture-outlet-store-ferrymead), Clothing, 148 m - [Saltwood Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saltwood-restaurant-ferrymead), Restaurants, 152 m - [Every kind of business in Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.55840342308845&lon=172.7062530192162) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.55840342308845,172.7062530192162,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Groundswell) - [Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Groundswell?** An attraction in Ferrymead, Christchurch. **Where is Groundswell?** Unit 2, 1030 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, on [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/ferrymead/ferry-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.55840342308845,172.7062530192162,17) **Is Groundswell 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 Groundswell?** phone [03 384 5086](tel:033845086) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.kitesurf.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@groundswell.co.nz](mailto:info@groundswell.co.nz) (its own website). **What other attractions are near Groundswell?** [Visions & Vino Arts and Entertainment Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/visions-vino-arts-and-entertainment-studio-ferrymead) (296 m), [Monsters and Zombies indoor mini golf](https://www.chch.live/business/monsters-and-zombies-indoor-mini-golf-ferrymead) (1.0 km), [Ferrymead Heritage Park](https://www.chch.live/business/ferrymead-heritage-park-ferrymead) (1.1 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Groundswell?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1030-ferry-road) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Nobanno](https://www.chch.live/business/nobanno-ferrymead) (51 m); the Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres bus stop is 141 m away: routes 3, 140, 155; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Settlers Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1293-settlers-reserve) (154 m). **What stood where Groundswell is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.55840342308845&lon=172.7062530192162) ## 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/groundswell-ferrymead Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/ferrymead