# Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Northwood Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is an attraction at 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch. [Call 03 359 6226]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 2 June 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hussey Rd near Springvale Gdns, route 107) is 216 m away; a shared path passes within 505 m. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - As mapped: `Mo-Su 09:30-17:00; Dec 25 off` _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 60 Hussey Road, Christchurch 8051 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 359 6226 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://willowbank.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Email:** info@willowbank.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Encyclopaedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbank_Wildlife_Reserve _(Wikidata)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC000765/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 7 Apr 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 2 June 2028, held by Willowbank Tourism Group Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing New Zealand wildlife, conservation and Maori culture joining in harmony for an up close, hands on and personal experience for young and old. 100% Kiwi viewing guarantee. Open 7 days 9.30am-5pm (last entry is 4pm) _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:** Rural Urban Fringe _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC990481:** Water Dam, to 16 Dec 2033, 15 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - **Consent CRC991221:** Weir, to 16 Dec 2033, 15 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [60 Hussey Road](https://www.chch.live/northwood/60-hussey-road), 4 reports on file ## The reports nearby 22 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8705300), 60–66 Hussey Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7726298), 63–69 Hussey Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7486324), [60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/60-hussey-road) - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/7405854), [1 Springvale Gardens, Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/1-springvale-gardens) - [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/6956434), Hussey Rd near Springvale Gdns, Canterbury Region 8051, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/5690838), [51 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/51-hussey-road) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/5465382), [60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/60-hussey-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/5390652), [56 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/56-hussey-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/5372281), [56 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/56-hussey-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/5360277), [56 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/56-hussey-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/5359990), [56 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/56-hussey-road) - [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/5162975), [60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northwood/60-hussey-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hussey Rd near Springvale Gdns, 216 m (routes 107) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hussey Rd near Springvale Gdns, 221 m (routes 107) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gardiners Rd near Smacks Cl, 373 m (routes 107) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 505 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Hussey Road](https://www.chch.live/street/northwood/hussey-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Willowbank%20Wildlife%20Reserve%2C%2060%20Hussey%20Road%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.4637099,172.5939573) ## Nearby - [Willowbank Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/willowbank-cafe-northwood), Cafés, 56 m - [Willowbank Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/willowbank-restaurant-northwood), Restaurants, 65 m - [Ko Tane - The Maori Experience](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-the-maori-experience-northwood), Attractions, 86 m - [Springvale Gardens Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1799-springvale-gardens-reserve), park, 225 m - [Smacks Creek Riverbank Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1489-smacks-creek-riverbank-reserve), park, 419 m - [Smacks Creek Esplanade Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1640-smacks-creek-esplanade-reserve), park, 592 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 - [Ko Tane - The Maori Experience](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-the-maori-experience-northwood), Northwood, 86 m - [Tappin's Clock Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/tappin-s-clock-museum-casebrook), Casebrook, 1.6 km - [Adventure Trailrides](https://www.chch.live/business/adventure-trailrides-bishopdale), Bishopdale, 2.1 km - [Groynes Boat Hire](https://www.chch.live/business/groynes-boat-hire-northwood), Northwood, 2.1 km - [Christchurch Holiday Park](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-holiday-park-harewood), Harewood, 2.1 km - [Belfast District Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/belfast-district-museum-belfast), Belfast, 2.6 km - [Jeeves Tours - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/jeeves-tours-christchurch-bishopdale), Bishopdale, 2.8 km - [Cushion Bill Club](https://www.chch.live/business/cushion-bill-club-bishopdale), Bishopdale, 2.9 km - [Every one in Northwood](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-northwood) ## Also in Northwood - [Currently closed: Clearview Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/currently-closed-clearview-lodge-northwood), B&Bs, 800 m - [219 on Johns Motel and Holiday Park](https://www.chch.live/business/219-on-johns-motel-and-holiday-park-northwood), Motels, 1.0 km - [Peppers Clearwater Resort](https://www.chch.live/business/peppers-clearwater-resort-northwood-2), Hotels, 1.2 km - [Strawberry Fare](https://www.chch.live/business/strawberry-fare-northwood), Restaurants, 1.2 km - [Mike Pero Real Estate Northwood](https://www.chch.live/business/mike-pero-real-estate-northwood), Real estate, 1.2 km - [The Option Bistro and Wines](https://www.chch.live/business/the-option-bistro-and-wines-northwood), Cafés, 1.3 km - [The Lakes Restaurant - Clearwater](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lakes-restaurant-clearwater-northwood), Restaurants, 1.3 km - [Johns Motel and Holiday Park](https://www.chch.live/business/johns-motel-and-holiday-park-northwood), Campgrounds, 1.3 km - [Peppers Clearwater Resort](https://www.chch.live/business/peppers-clearwater-resort-northwood-3), Venues & events, 1.4 km - [Wilcox & King](https://www.chch.live/business/wilcox-king-northwood), Bottle stores, 1.5 km - [Every kind of business in Northwood](https://www.chch.live/northwood#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.4637099&lon=172.5939573) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.4637099,172.5939573,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Willowbank%20Wildlife%20Reserve) - [Northwood](https://www.chch.live/northwood), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/559607945), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?** An attraction in Northwood, Christchurch. **Where is Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?** 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, on [Hussey Road](https://www.chch.live/street/northwood/hussey-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.4637099,172.5939573,17) **Is Willowbank Wildlife Reserve still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 2 June 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?** phone [03 359 6226](tel:033596226) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://willowbank.co.nz), email [info@willowbank.co.nz](mailto:info@willowbank.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Willowbank Wildlife Reserve open?** Mo-Su 09:30-17:00; Dec 25 off, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other attractions are near Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?** [Ko Tane - The Maori Experience](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-the-maori-experience-northwood) (86 m), [Tappin's Clock Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/tappin-s-clock-museum-casebrook) (1.6 km), [Adventure Trailrides](https://www.chch.live/business/adventure-trailrides-bishopdale) (2.1 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/northwood/60-hussey-road) holds 4 reports; 3 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Willowbank Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/willowbank-cafe-northwood) (56 m); the Hussey Rd near Springvale Gdns bus stop is 216 m away: route 107; a shared path passes within 505 m; nearest park: [Springvale Gardens Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1799-springvale-gardens-reserve) (225 m). **What stood where Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.4637099&lon=172.5939573) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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 active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0) - 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 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/willowbank-wildlife-reserve-northwood Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/northwood