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Cardboard Cathedral guide
The Cardboard Cathedral, called the Transitional Cathedral, is at 234 Hereford Street, beside Latimer Square. It is the cathedral's home while the Cathedral in Cathedral Square is restored, and it is an 18-minute walk from our motel.
About the building
The Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed it after the 2011 earthquake, and it opened in 2013. Its roof is made of large cardboard tubes, and its front window shows pictures from the old cathedral's rose window.
Visiting
- Open: every day until 4pm, or until after the evening service.
- Entry: free. The cathedral welcomes donations.
- Services: see the Cardboard Cathedral website for service times. Morning Prayer is also online from Monday to Friday at 8.30am.
Getting there from the motel
It is an 18-minute walk: down Colombo Street, then east along Hereford Street to Latimer Square.
Get walking directions from the motel
One NZ Stadium is a few minutes further on. See staying near One NZ Stadium.
Questions
Is the Cardboard Cathedral free to visit?
Yes. Entry is free, and donations are welcome.
When is the Cardboard Cathedral open?
Every day until 4pm, or until after the evening service.
Where is the Cardboard Cathedral?
At 234 Hereford Street, beside Latimer Square in central Christchurch.
How far is the Cardboard Cathedral from ASURE Centrepoint Motel?
About an 18-minute walk.