Christchurch is a vibrant, energetic city where urban regeneration, creativity and innovation thrive. After recovering from the 2010/2011 earthquakes, the city is being rebuilt from scratch. Amazing street art, innovative projects, a booming hospitality scene and state-of-the-art architecture is changing the way the city looks, feels and functions.
Christchurch is the gateway to Canterbury and New Zealand’s south Island. Here you can visit wineries and gardens, mountain bike, hike, raft, surf, see whales, dolphins and seals and much more, all within 2 hours of Christchurch. https://www.christchurchnz.com/new-zealand/
Alternative accommodation
There is ample alternative accommodation available close to the conference hotel (within 10-15 minutes walking distance). When using an online booking site, search for accommodation in Riccarton / Hagley Park.
Budget / backpacker accommodation is available in the central city.
Transport and Parking
Airport:
- Taxi: 15-20 minutes to the conference venue. Cost of fare is: $40 – $50. Prices may vary by taxi company.
- Bus: Regular Metro Red Bus services connect the airport to the city centre and many other locations in Christchurch. Both the Purple Line and the Number 29 buses go via the city centre. You can buy your tickets from the driver. Tickets cost $8.50 one way or $15 return. Both buses depart from the northern end of the International Arrivals Hall, between the terminal and the Long Stay car park (exit through Door 9 past the Vodafone counter). To get to the conference hotel, Number 29 would be the best option.
- Shuttle: $25 for a shared ride. https://www.supershuttle.co.nz/
Around Christchurch:
- Bus: there are bus stops located close to the conference hotel and on nearby Riccarton Road http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Taxi / Uber
- Walking: The conference venue is located close to restaurants and cafes on nearby Riccarton Road. The city centre is a 20-30 minute walk through Hagley Park. Westfield Riccarton Shopping centre is a 15-20 min walk.
Restaurants/bars close to the conference venue
The conference venue (Chateau on the Park) has an excellent onsite-restaurant.
There are many restaurants and bars within walking distance of the conference venue. Most of them are on Riccarton road. To name a few:
(5-15 min walk)
- Arjee Bhajee (Indian), 13 Riccarton Road
- Thai Orchid Restaurant, 21 Riccarton Rd
- Buddha Stix (Asian Fusion), 74 Riccarton Rd
- At Tonys Japanese Restaurant, 85 Riccarton Rd
- Dimitris Greek Food, 86 Riccarton Rd
- Volstead Trading company (Craft beers, Burgers & Burritos)
(15-25 min walk)
- Nobanno (Bengali), 91 Riccarton Rd
- Joyful Restaurant (Chinese), 102 Riccarton Rd
- La Porchetta (Italian), 20 Rotherham St (off Riccarton Rd)
- Fox & Ferret, 28 Rotherham St (off Riccarton Rd)