Travis Suburb Guide
A north-east suburb adjacent to the Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park
Ward: Burwood-Pegasus
Travis is a residential suburb in north-east Christchurch, best known for its proximity to the Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park -- one of Christchurch's most significant ecological reserves. The wetland hosts a diverse range of native birds, plants, and invertebrates, and provides walking and cycling access through a genuinely wild urban environment.
The suburb itself has a quiet, established character, with older housing and some newer development. The wetland's presence gives Travis an unusual degree of natural amenity for an urban suburb, and birdwatching is a popular local activity. CCC invests in wetland management and restoration as part of its biodiversity strategy.
Property values in Travis are moderate, with a slight premium reflecting the natural amenity of the adjacent wetland. The suburb appeals to nature-lovers and those who want a quiet north-east address with outstanding environmental access.
Key Features
- Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park adjacent
- Native birdlife and ecological reserve
- Walking and cycling through the wetland
- Quiet, established residential character
- CCC biodiversity investment
Nearby Suburbs
Schools in Travis (15)
There are 15 schools in Travis, 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 |