Kennedys Bush Suburb Guide
A small hillside locality with outstanding Port Hills access
Ward: Spreydon-Cashmere
Kennedys Bush is a small, high-altitude residential area on the upper Port Hills, south of Halswell. The area is predominantly lifestyle blocks and rural-residential properties, with spectacular views over the Canterbury Plains and easy access to the Port Hills mountain bike trails and walking tracks for which the area is famous.
The Kennedys Bush mountain bike trail network is one of Christchurch's premier recreational assets -- trails range from beginner-friendly to expert technical routes through native bush and on open hillside terrain. The setting is exceptional, with the surrounding landscape shifting dramatically through the seasons.
Very few properties are available in Kennedys Bush, and they command a premium for the lifestyle setting. The area suits buyers who want rural-residential living with outstanding outdoor recreation on their doorstep, and who are comfortable with the drive to city services.
Key Features
- Kennedys Bush mountain bike trail network
- Outstanding Port Hills walking and riding
- Panoramic views over Canterbury Plains
- Lifestyle blocks with rural-residential character
- Limited availability makes it tightly held
Nearby Suburbs
Schools in Kennedys Bush (15)
There are 15 schools in Kennedys Bush, Christchurch.
| School | Type | EQI | Roll | Authority | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairehau High School | Secondary (Y9-15) | 510 | 421 | State | Zoned |
| Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa | Secondary (Y9-15) | 464 | 1,342 | State | Zoned |
| Akaroa Area School | Composite (Y1-15) | 455 | 126 | State | Open |
| The Cathedral Grammar School | Primary (Y1-8) | N/A | 237 | Private | Private |
| Lyttelton Primary School | Primary (Y1-8) | 424 | 120 | State | Zoned |
| Diamond Harbour School | Primary (Y1-8) | 412 | 109 | State | Open |
| Duvauchelle School | Primary (Y1-6) | 420 | 25 | State | Zoned |
| Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay | Primary (Y1-8) | 386 | 91 | State | Zoned |
| Little River School | Primary (Y1-8) | 423 | 35 | State | Open |
| Mairehau Primary School | Primary (Y1-8) | 466 | 360 | State | Zoned |
| Okains Bay School | Primary (Y1-8) | 545 | 8 | State | Open |
| St Mary's School (Christchurch) | Primary (Y1-8) | 397 | 117 | State Integrated | Open |
| St Teresa's School (Riccarton) | Primary (Y1-8) | 398 | 160 | State Integrated | Zoned |
| Waimairi School | Primary (Y1-6) | 418 | 306 | State | Zoned |
| Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha | Primary (Y1-8) | 432 | 124 | State | Zoned |