# Atawhai Cafe, Christchurch Central City

Atawhai Cafe is a café at 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Atawhai%20Cafe%2C%204%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Atawhai%20Cafe%2C%204%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

On the record it offers outdoor seating. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 264 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking is 174 m away. The address’s own page keeps 9 council reports on file.

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

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8013 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC002788/1, NP Level 1, verified by AsureQuality Audit Services Limited, expires 30 Oct 2028 _(MPI food register)_

## The ground it stands on

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

- **District Plan zone:** Residential Visitor Accommodation Zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [4 Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-rolleston-avenue), 9 reports on file


## The reports nearby
2,791 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9086135), [1 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-rolleston-avenue)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9062190), [28 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-street)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052636), [20 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048411), [2 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048260), [262A Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/262a-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9048252), [262A Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/262a-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048222), [39 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/39-hereford-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9048217), [15 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9047857), [15 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9023006), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 264 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 271 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 280 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 174 m (12 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Atawhai%20Cafe%2C%204%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5327088,172.6278084)

## Nearby

- [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 15 m
- [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m
- [Hotel Give](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-give-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 39 m
- [Doctors on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/doctors-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Doctors & clinics, 48 m
- [Curator's House](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-house-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 52 m
- [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 55 m
- [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 336 m
- [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 414 m
- [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 441 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._
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 241 m

## The nearest other cafés

- [Bean at the Y](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-at-the-y-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 71 m
- [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 123 m
- [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 175 m
- [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 201 m
- [Kanuka](https://www.chch.live/business/kanuka-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 216 m
- [Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital](https://www.chch.live/business/waipapa-cafe-retail-store-public-hospital-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 235 m
- [Flora](https://www.chch.live/business/flora-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 246 m
- [Curator’s Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-deli-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 262 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Airstream Icecream](https://www.chch.live/business/airstream-icecream-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 59 m
- [Christchurch Bike & Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bike-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 87 m
- [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 98 m
- [The Observatory Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 111 m
- [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 113 m
- [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 117 m
- [Antigua Boat Sheds](https://www.chch.live/business/antigua-boat-sheds-christchurch-central-city), Canoe Hire, 133 m
- [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 137 m
- [The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-at-the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 146 m
- [Punting on the Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/punting-on-the-avon-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 148 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=-43.5327088&lon=172.6278084)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5327088,172.6278084,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Atawhai%20Cafe)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11918916479), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Atawhai Cafe?**

A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Atawhai Cafe?**

4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, on [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5327088,172.6278084,17)

**Is Atawhai Cafe still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**What other cafés are near Atawhai Cafe?**

[Bean at the Y](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-at-the-y-christchurch-central-city) (71 m), [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (123 m), [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (175 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Atawhai Cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-rolleston-avenue) holds 9 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city) (15 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 264 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel) (336 m).

**What stood where Atawhai Cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5327088&lon=172.6278084)

## 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)
- Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-19

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