Destination Christchurch & Canterbury
Christchurch & Canterbury is sophisticated and
cultural. With great food and wine and an interesting choice
of activity and entertainment, it makes for an exciting destination
for delegates. The gateway to the South Island of New
Zealand, Christchurch is easy to get to, easy to get around, from
the mountains, coasts, rivers and plains. With four distinct
seasons, there is always something unique to experience.
The city itself is quite flat and compact making the walk
between most hotels and venues an easy one. If you don't feel
like walking, catch the historic Tram, or the bright yellow Shuttle
bus around the city centre.
Amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty, a
growing cosmopolitan ambience also adds a touch of excitement
without overt flashiness. Everywhere there is an understated
elegance that speaks of times gone by and promises a future where
anything is possible.
International Accessibility
Christchurch International Airport is the major access gateway
to New Zealand's South Island. A number of airlines fly
direct into Christchurch from Australia, Asia, Japan and the
Pacific Islands. These airlines include Air New Zealand,
Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar, Pacific Blue, and
Air Pacific. Catering for over three million passengers
annually, world-class Christchurch International Airport is about
to become even better with an extensive all new terminal.
Christchurch is just one hour 15 minutes flight time from Auckland
with an extensive schedule of international airline connections
from Australia, Europe, USA, South America, Middle East, Asia and
Japan.
Transportation
The inner city is compact enough to navigate on foot and with
Christchurch International Airport just 15 minutes drive away,
access is easy! Airport shuttles to accommodation, central
business district or door to door, public bus services every 30
minutes, 24 hour taxi service at a cost of approximately NZD$35.00
to the city, all major international rental car companies are
within the terminals or offer pick up/return service and tour and
private charter coaches are available. For something unique
and special - double decker buses, limousines, Harley Davidson's,
horse and carriage, luxury vehicles, 4WD or even a Hagglund!
www.christchurchairport.co.nz
Departure tax - NZD$25.00 departure tax is payable at the
airport bank after check-in and prior to proceeding to customs.
Location, Population & Climate
Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand's South Island,
and the chief city of the Canterbury region. Located on the
East Coast of New Zealand's South Island and, like the rest of New
Zealand, Christchurch is a city of contrasts. Christchurch
city covers 45,240 hectares of land and has a population of nearly
350,000 people with the wider Canterbury area population over
550,000 people.
Located within three physical features that make Christchurch a
very attractive city for locals and visitors alike - the Port
Hills, the Coastline and the city's Rivers - along with the view of
the Southern Alps.
New Zealand has an equable climate with four distinct seasons of
Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. Christchurch itself is the
driest of New Zealand's main cities - just don't be surprised if
you get all four seasons in a day!
Garden City of the World
Internationally famed 'The Garden City', Christchurch's
well-established expansive parks and public gardens bear testimony
to this legacy - the centrally located 161 hectare Hagley Park, the
Botanic Gardens, the four leafy inner-city avenues, Victoria Square
and spectacular gardens such as Mona Vale on the banks of the Avon
River.
Christchurch City radiates out from the heart of Cathedral
Square; with an exciting array of touring and social programme
options. You will find that Christchurch is a destination
full of surprises for conferences, incentives and events.
Conferencing, Incentives & Events!
Christchurch has it all for the international stage with so much
happening in the city and the high country....only 50 minutes
apart! Exceptional value air travel, cost effective
accommodation and venue options for any event.