# Opawa Cafe & Takeaway, Waltham

Opawa Cafe & Takeaway is a café at Corner of Opawa and Wilsons roads, Opawa, the map pin sits in Waltham, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Opawa%20Cafe%20%26%20Takeaway%2C%20Corner%20of%20Opawa%20and%20Wilsons%20roads%2C%20Opawa%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Opawa%20Cafe%20%26%20Takeaway%2C%20Corner%20of%20Opawa%20and%20Wilsons%20roads%2C%20Opawa%2C%20Christchurch>)

**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 (Brougham St near Wilsons Rd, route 8) is 199 m away; a shared path on the Heathcote Expressway route passes within 393 m. 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:** Corner of Opawa and Wilsons roads, Opawa _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Head along to this corner takeaway bar.

_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:** Transport _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
725 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9086343), [293 Wilsons Rd South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/293-wilsons-rd-south)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9026646), [293 Wilsons Rd South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/293-wilsons-rd-south)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9024334), Brougham St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9016106), [349 Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/349-wilsons-road-north)
- [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9005034), [349 Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/349-wilsons-road-north)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8992744), [111 Mowbray St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/111-mowbray-street)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/8931855), [111 Mowbray St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/111-mowbray-street)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8930000), [2 Opawa Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/2-opawa-road)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8928923), [293 Wilsons Rd South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/293-wilsons-rd-south)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8887038), [84 Shakespeare Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/84-shakespeare-road)
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8859150), [89 Shakespeare Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/89-shakespeare-road)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8842775), [349 Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/349-wilsons-road-north)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Brougham St near Wilsons Rd, 199 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Brougham St near Wilsons Rd, 216 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Opawa Rd near Manatu Ln, 311 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, Heathcote Expressway route, 393 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Opawa%20Cafe%20%26%20Takeaway%2C%20Corner%20of%20Opawa%20and%20Wilsons%20roads%2C%20Opawa%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.54727652787084,172.6542449871885)

## Nearby

- [Challenge Opawa](https://www.chch.live/business/challenge-opawa-waltham), Petrol stations, 12 m
- [Ciburb Bar & Grill](https://www.chch.live/business/ciburb-bar-grill-waltham), Bars & pubs, 18 m
- [Opawa Liquor Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/opawa-liquor-centre-waltham), Bottle stores, 52 m
- [Opawa Bowl & Jack TAB](https://www.chch.live/business/opawa-bowl-jack-tab-waltham), Venues & events, 56 m
- [Rocketnut](https://www.chch.live/business/rocketnut-waltham), Furniture, 60 m
- [The Opawa Bowl And Jack](https://www.chch.live/business/the-opawa-bowl-and-jack-waltham), Bars & pubs, 70 m
- [Thackeray Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1419-thackeray-reserve), park, 394 m
- [Charleston Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1430-charleston-reserve), park, 509 m
- [Acorn Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1231-acorn-reserve), park, 591 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 cafés

- [Whistle Stop Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/whistle-stop-cafe-waltham), Waltham, 74 m
- [XCHC](https://www.chch.live/business/xchc-waltham), Waltham, 278 m
- [The Crafted Coffee Company - Shakespeare Road](https://www.chch.live/business/the-crafted-coffee-company-shakespeare-road-waltham), Waltham, 417 m
- [Heart & Soul Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/heart-soul-kitchen-sydenham), Sydenham, 608 m
- [The Coffee Workshop Waltham](https://www.chch.live/business/the-coffee-workshop-waltham-sydenham), Sydenham, 609 m
- [Rise'n Grind Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rise-n-grind-cafe-sydenham), Sydenham, 640 m
- [X-Ten Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/x-ten-collective-sydenham), Sydenham, 754 m
- [Arbie Restaurant & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/arbie-restaurant-cafe-waltham), Waltham, 864 m
- [Every one in Waltham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-waltham)

## Also in Waltham

- [A1 Seafood](https://www.chch.live/business/a1-seafood-waltham), Fast food, 78 m
- [Lancaster Motor Group](https://www.chch.live/business/lancaster-motor-group-waltham), Car dealers, 83 m
- [Bowl & Jack](https://www.chch.live/business/bowl-jack-waltham), Bars & pubs, 86 m
- [A1 Seafoods](https://www.chch.live/business/a1-seafoods-waltham), Fast food, 95 m
- [Eatl8r](https://www.chch.live/business/eatl8r-waltham), Delis, 98 m
- [Brows Defined](https://www.chch.live/business/brows-defined-waltham), Beauty, 99 m
- [Sharee's Cut & Colour Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/sharee-s-cut-colour-bar-waltham), Hairdressers, 102 m
- [Z Espress - Brougham Street](https://www.chch.live/business/z-espress-brougham-street-waltham), Fast food, 210 m
- [Z](https://www.chch.live/business/z-waltham), Petrol stations, 263 m
- [Alpine Ice Sports and Entertainment Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/alpine-ice-sports-and-entertainment-centre-waltham), Attractions, 275 m
- [Every kind of business in Waltham](https://www.chch.live/waltham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54727652787084&lon=172.6542449871885)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54727652787084,172.6542449871885,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Opawa%20Cafe%20%26%20Takeaway)
- [Waltham](https://www.chch.live/waltham), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Opawa Cafe & Takeaway?**

A café in Waltham, Christchurch.

**Where is Opawa Cafe & Takeaway?**

Corner of Opawa and Wilsons roads, Opawa, the map pin sits in Waltham. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54727652787084,172.6542449871885,17)

**Is Opawa Cafe & Takeaway 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.

**What other cafés are near Opawa Cafe & Takeaway?**

[Whistle Stop Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/whistle-stop-cafe-waltham) (74 m), [XCHC](https://www.chch.live/business/xchc-waltham) (278 m), [The Crafted Coffee Company - Shakespeare Road](https://www.chch.live/business/the-crafted-coffee-company-shakespeare-road-waltham) (417 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Opawa Cafe & Takeaway?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Challenge Opawa](https://www.chch.live/business/challenge-opawa-waltham) (12 m); the Brougham St near Wilsons Rd bus stop is 199 m away: route 8; a shared path on the Heathcote Expressway route passes within 393 m; nearest park: [Thackeray Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1419-thackeray-reserve) (394 m).

**What stood where Opawa Cafe & Takeaway is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54727652787084&lon=172.6542449871885)

## 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 2026-10-18

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