ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND
Getting here is easy
Travelling to New Zealand is easy to attend a conference
New Zealand is approximately a 10 hour direct flight from most places in the Pacific Rim, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, the west coast of the USA, and it is only a 3 hour flight for neighbouring pacific islands and the eastern seaboard of Australia.
There are many options to fly direct to Auckland (New Zealand’s main international airport) and some flights directly into Christchurch. Numerous daily flights connect Auckland and Christchurch with a 1.5 hour flight time.
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.
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.