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Getting There
By Air
The Christchurch International Airport ( +64 3 358 5029 / http://www.christchurch-airport.co.nz/ ) is the major gateway to New Zealand's South Island. The airport provides direct service and connections to domestic and international destinations from the following airlines:
Air New Zealand ( http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz )
Air Pacific ( http://www.airpacific.com )
Emirates ( http://www.emirates.com )
Freedom Air ( 800 600 500 ( from NZ only ) / http://www.freedomair.co.nz )
Korean Air ( http://www.koreanair.com )
Origin Pacific ( http://www.originpacific.co.nz )
Pacific Blue ( http://www.pacificblue.co.nz )
Qantas Airlines ( http://www.qantas.co.nz )
Singapore Airlines ( http://www.singaporeair.com )
A public bus service operates to and from the airport and the centre of Christchurch's. The bus runs every half hour M-F and at peak times on the weekends. Cost is reasonable at NZ$5 per person and the trip is around 30-40 minutes.
A shuttle bus is also available providing door-to-door service to all areas of Christchurch. Cost is NZ$12-18 per person and total trip time to the city centre is 20-30 minutes.
Taxis are readily on hand and service all parts of the city for a travel time of around 15-20 minutes and a fare of around NZ$25 to the city center.
Taxi Companies
Corporate Cabs
Maxi Taxi
Rental car offices are located in the terminal building including:
Avis ( http://www.avis.co.nz )
Budget ( http://www.budget.co.nz )
Hertz New Zealand ( http://www.hertz.com )
Maui Rentals ( http://www.maui.co.nz )
Thrifty ( http://www.thrifty.co.nz )
By Train
Tranz Scenic ( +64 4 495 0775 / http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz ) is New Zealand's only passenger rail service. The TranzCoastal route offers service from Picton to Christchurch. The train station is 2 km southwest of the city centre.
By Bus
InterCity Coachlines ( +64 9 913 6100 / http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz ) offers frequent daily coach service throughout all of New Zealand. The bus stops are located at Ritchies Travel on 123 Worcester St, outside the International Departure Terminal of the Christchurch Airport, at Christchurch Public Hospital, and at the Canterbury Information Centre on Worcester St.
By Car
State Highways 1 and 74 are major motorways into Christchurch.
Getting Around
There are several ways of getting around Christchurch including bus, shuttle, and tram.
All local buses ( +64 03 366 8855 / http://www.metroinfo.org.nz ) run out of the Bus Exchange on Columbo and Lichfield Streets and provide service throughout all of the city and surrounding areas. The Red Bus Explore Christchurch Day Pass ( +64 03 379 4260 / http://www.redbus.co.nz ) is a great way to explore Christchurch at a reasonable price. Passes can be purchased at Metro Info in the Bus Exchange or from the bus driver. There is also a Midnight Express Service that operates from midnight-4a.
Hop on the bright yellow electric shuttle that offers free service throughout the city centre. Pickup points are easily visible and are located at the Casino, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Cathedral Square and more.
The city also has a tramway ( +64 03 366 7830 / http://www.tram.co.nz ) that operates from Cathedral Square down Worcester to Rolleston and New Regent St and ends up back at the Square. Buy tickets when boarding.
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