Leave the car at home and consider taking public transport, or other sustainable transport to move around the city like cycling, walking and e-scooters.
getting around
Christchurch is an easy city to get around, with a compact centre and connected suburbs. Leave the car at home and consider taking public transport, or other sustainable options to move around the city.
The Christchurch Bus Interchange on Colombo and Lichfield Street, and the Manchester Superstop have six high-frequency routes departing every 10-15 minutes.
For a unique experience combining sightseeing and history, why not head to Cathedral Junction where you can board the Christchurch Tram. The hop on hop off route provides a fun and interesting way to explore the city centre.
Find out more about fares and routes on the Metroinfo website or use the Metroinfo journey planner to plan your bus trip.
The perfect way to explore the city of Christchurch is by bike – with more people cycling in Christchurch than any other city in New Zealand! Cruise down one of the nine main cycle routes, connecting the suburbs with the CBD like no other.
With paperless parking meters, it’s super quick to park in the city. Simply enter your license plate number into the meter, select how long you want to park for, pay and you’re away. Simple!
For the do-it-yourself types, rental cars and/or campervans are a great way of accessing Christchurch.
Christchurch International Airport is centrally located in Canterbury and hosts a wide variety of campervan and car rental companies.
Christchurch is also home to Zilch, easy electric car sharing. Find fleets across the city, including at the airport, that you can rent by the hour or day.
Cut those pesky emissions down and hop on an e-scooter – we promise you won’t regret it! It’s a super fun and easy way to get around town.
Simply unlock the scooter nearest to you and away you go! Once you’re done, hop off and park it to the side for the next person. Easy as that.
Getting around
Explore the unique landscapes of Christchurch by foot. Higlights include a miux of wildlife, historic sites and expansive coastlines.
Accomodation
Grab the bikes, pack a picnic and enjoy a great family day out exploring the forests, beaches and parklands of Christchurch.