Christchurch

  • Accommodation:
    • Rendezvous Hotel
  • Transport:
    • To pay for public transport in Christchurch you’ll either need cash or a Metrocard, which gives visitors at least 25% off the fare price
    • Fares are determined by zone
    • You have to buy the card for NZ$10, which can be topped up with a minimum of NZ$10
    • The Bus Interchange  is situated on the corner of Lichfield Street and Colombo Street
    • There are five lines: Blue Line, Purple Line (for Christchurch Airport and the Bus Interchange,) Yellow Line, Orange Line and the Orbiter
    • Bus no 952/951 takes you to Waikuku Beach
    • The Diamond Harbour Ferry transports between Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour
    • Locals and tourists can use the ferry service that takes around 8 minutes to complete
    • The ferry departs at least once an hour during the day
  • Things to see:
    • Canterbury Museum
    • ChristChurch Cathedral
    • Avon River
    • Cardboard Cathedral
    • Hagley Park
    • Peacock Fountain
    • City Mall
    • Cathedral Square
    • Christchurch Gondola
    • Botanic Gardens
    • Mona Vale
    • Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
    • Quake City
    • Waimakariri River
    • Bridge of Remembrance
    • Lyttelton Timeball Station
    • Summer Beach
  • Tips:
    • The TranzAlpine departs from Christchurch at 8.15am, arriving at its final destination Greymouth at 1.05pm
    • Going past stunning mountains and the vast Canterbury Plains, it’s regarded as one of the world’s greatest train journeys for the scenery
    • A Flexi Plus train fare offers unlimited stops and date flexibility.
    • Buy tickets here
    • Take a trip to Hanmer Springs, where you can relax  in one of the world’s greatest thermal escapes.
    • To get there, take bus service HC8616, which departs at 8.50am and arrives 11.00am
    • Once you reach the township, there are daily shuttles running to and from Mount Lyford and Hanmer Springs Ski Area