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Christchurch
New Zealand

Venue
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub

Featured
Attractions

International Antarctic Centre
SEE IT. LOVE IT. SAVE IT.

Located on the International Antarctic Programme’s working campus at Christchurch Airport, the centre has become renowned as one of New Zealand’s most diverse and dynamic tourist attractions. The range of interactive experiences here provides fun, education and excitement for visitors of all ages.

Here you’ll experience real snow and ice and you’ll survive an indoor Antarctic storm. You’ll learn about life at Scott Base and see what it takes to work on the ice. You’ll hang out with little blue penguins and get close up to a husky. There’s also the exciting Hägglund Field Trip, an awesome 4D Theatre, a massive HD screen and lots, lots more.

Address
38 Orchard Road
Christchurch 8052

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Cathedral Square
Christ Church Cathedral - Our Cathedral

The Christ Church Cathedral was severely damaged in the devastating Canterbury earthquakes that struck the city and region in September 2010 and February 2011.

Christchurch icon, The Wizard, is known for his colourful orations from the perch of his ladder in Cathedral Square, The Wizard has a long history and connection to the Cathedral.

Address
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011

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Dux Central
Replaced the iconic Dux de Lux, destroyed in the 2011 earthquake

Dux Central is a versatile venue, consisting of the Brew Bar stocking over 220 craft beers. Along with the huge selection of international and craft beers, the food menu is so vast you are sure to find something you'll love.

Address
144 Lichfield Street
Christchurch 8011

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FIH Pro League
International Hockey at its finest

The FIH Hockey Pro League will act as the curtain raiser for the Masters Trans-Tasman series with New Zealand, Great Britain and Australia participating in a triangualar series of matches.

Address
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub
Augustine Drive
Wigram 8025

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Avon River

Sights & places
you should see

Christchurch

Known as the Garden City, Christchurch (Māori: Ōtautahi) is the second largest city in New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa) and the largest in the South Island.

In recent years, the city has been the scene of two major devastating events - the 2011 earthquakes and the 2019 terrorist attack. These events have re-shaped the city, both physically and emotionally.

Home to the Canterbury Crusaders, the most successful Super Rugby franchise in history, the region boasts many attractions ranging from wineries to the Antarctic base.

Sightseeing

Public
Transport

From the Airport

Your two best options to get from the airport into Christchurch city is either a taxi/ride-share or public Transport.

Taking public transport, you need to take a # 3 or # 29 bus from the airport. Either of these buses will drop you at the bus interchange in the centre of the city.

Like most international airports, the taxi and ride-share options from the airport are numerous. Note, in New Zealand, taxi and ride-share costs are comparable to Australia if not slightly more expensive.

Around Town

Like most modern cities, Christchurch’s public transport uses a smart card. A Metrocard gives you at least 25% off the fare price. The card costs NZ$10 to purchase and requires a minumum top up of NZ$10.

To buy your Metrocard go to one of the many Metrocard agents, such as libraries, the Bus Interchange, and Northlands Shopping Centre. Remember to bring a valid ID so they can issue you a card. You then top up your balance either online by creating an account on the Metrocard website, face-to-face at the Bus Interchange or any Metro agent, or through the bus driver as you board the bus.

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