Christchurch

The Ultimate Destination

Ōtautahi Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city, its newest and its most exciting. This urban hub at the heart of the immensely visitable South Island is stacked with street art and longstanding visitor attractions, world-class hospitality and diverse accommodation, and state of the art architecture alongside the country’s best heritage gems.

Explore the city by double-decker bus, e-bike, gondola, tram or punting boat. Wander the walkable central city to discover riverside markets and global cuisine, laneway shopping and rooftop bars. Christchurch Botanic Gardens offer a relaxing inner-city escape near The Arts Centre, one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand.

Within easy reach are numerous beaches bordering the Pacific Ocean, the majestic Southern Alps, and an ancient volcanic peninsula. The wider Canterbury region is a haven for those seeking incredible scenery and adventure, from lush vineyards and wild coastlines, to sky-piercing mountains and pristine glacial lakes.

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Culture/Entertainment

  • Christchurch Art Gallery
  • The Tannery
  • Canterbury Museum
  • Riverside Market

Walks

  • Botanical Gardens
  • Port Hills
  • Awaria/Godley Head
  • River Road Walk

Beaches

  • Sumner Beach
  • Corsair Bay
  • New Brighton Beach
  • Akaroa Banks Peninsula

Architecture

  • Cardboard Cathedral
  • Cathedral Square
  • Bridge of Remembrance
  • Riccarton House

Transport in Christchurch

Buses, airport shuttles, and taxis are all lined up outside the Christchurch Airport terminal, ready to go. Taxis and Airport Shuttles offer door-to-door service and the public bus comes through every 15 minutes transferring into Christchurch.

Taxis

Taxi ranks can be found outside the International Arrivals Hall (exit through door 7). It might cost $45-65, but prices can vary depending on the company. Taxi companies take VISA and MasterCard. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip.

App-based transport

Ola, Zoomy and Uber are available in Christchurch, to meet your driver exit the terminal and follow the signs to the Rideshare Pick-up Zone located behind the Express Park (car park building). Passengers are dropped off in The Loop.

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Shuttles

Super Shuttle’s shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers travelling in the same group to the same destination. Shuttle rank is located outside the International Arrivals Hall (exit through door 7). You can book a shuttle by calling 0800 SHUTTLE (0800 748885) or visit the Super Shuttle website. Alternatively you can also book a shuttle through the airport      i-SITE team on +64 (3) 741 3980. The i-SITE centre is located in the International Arrivals Hall.

Bus

Regular Metro Red Bus services connect the airport to the city centre and many other locations in Christchurch. You can buy your tickets from the driver. 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).

Please visit the Metro website for additional information or contact Metro on 03 366 8855.