venue
University of Canterbury, Engineering Core building, 63 Creyke Road, Christchurch.
The venue is fully accessible. Let us know if you have any particular accessibility requirements.
Within the Engineering Core space has been set aside as a whanau/family room.
All conference rooms are off the Engineering Core foyer at Level 1 and 2.
Engineering Core Level 1 plan
Engineering Core Level 2 plan
View a virtual tour.
There is an ANZ ATM within the Puaka-James Hight building, Undercroft, Level 1 highlighted on the campus map in red.
The social event for the ECRN on Tuesday 22nd is at The Foundry Bar highlighted in orange on the campus map.
The venue is fully accessible. Let us know if you have any particular accessibility requirements.
Within the Engineering Core space has been set aside as a whanau/family room.
All conference rooms are off the Engineering Core foyer at Level 1 and 2.
Engineering Core Level 1 plan
Engineering Core Level 2 plan
View a virtual tour.
There is an ANZ ATM within the Puaka-James Hight building, Undercroft, Level 1 highlighted on the campus map in red.
The social event for the ECRN on Tuesday 22nd is at The Foundry Bar highlighted in orange on the campus map.
how to arrive
The University of Canterbury is situated in the suburb of Ilam. It is a 10 minute transfer from Christchurch International Airport and a 10 minute drive from central Ōtautahi Christchurch.
From the Airport
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.
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.
Shuttles
Super Shuttle’s shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers traveling 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.
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.
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).
To and from the University
Bus
There is a bus stop outside the engineering core building on Creyke Road Stop ID: 32122.
Bus routes and timetables can be found on the Metro website.
Check out the UC bus stops
Bike
There are cycleways throughout the city and plentiful bike parking.
Check out the UC bike stands
There are cycleways to the university from around the city and the central city.
Car parking
Delegates may park for free in the Clyde Road Carpark on the UC campus. Parking elsewhere on campus will require a ticket or coupon, and is generally thoroughly enforced.
There is paid car parking available for a maximum of 4 hours in Pay and Display areas which do not require coupons.
All day parking coupons can be purchased on campus here: www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/parking/coupons/
Check out the car parks here: www.canterbury.ac.nz/maps
From the Airport
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.
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.
Shuttles
Super Shuttle’s shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers traveling 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.
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.
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).
To and from the University
Bus
There is a bus stop outside the engineering core building on Creyke Road Stop ID: 32122.
Bus routes and timetables can be found on the Metro website.
Check out the UC bus stops
Bike
There are cycleways throughout the city and plentiful bike parking.
Check out the UC bike stands
There are cycleways to the university from around the city and the central city.
Car parking
Delegates may park for free in the Clyde Road Carpark on the UC campus. Parking elsewhere on campus will require a ticket or coupon, and is generally thoroughly enforced.
There is paid car parking available for a maximum of 4 hours in Pay and Display areas which do not require coupons.
All day parking coupons can be purchased on campus here: www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/parking/coupons/
Check out the car parks here: www.canterbury.ac.nz/maps
Conference Dinner, Ilex Café Christchurch Botanic Gardens
If you are arriving by car, park in the Armagh Street carpark, walk across the Armagh footbridge and along to the cafe. Alternatively you can walk in from Rolleston Avenue beside the museum.
health Measures for covid 19
We will strictly follow the health measures that are in place at the time of the conference. Stay home if you are sick and contact us to let us know. You will be able to zoom into the conference if you are unable to attend.
accommodation
Arcady Hall of Residence
https://www.arcadyhall.org.nz/conferences
90 Waimairi Road
Closest accommodation to the venue. Approximately a 5 minute walk to the Engineering Core at the University of Canterbury.
To book please contact Ollie van der Pol, Operations Manager via the details below:
Email: [email protected]
T. 03 364 2747
$60.00 + GST per room per night. This includes bed and continental breakfast.
Westside Motor Lodge
https://www.westsidemotorlodge.co.nz/
298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton
Approximately 10 minute walk to UC or around $6 Uber
Phone: +64 3 341 7254
E: [email protected]
Studio unit for one person at $125 per night. Need to state you are attending a conference at University of Canterbury to get this rate.
Apollo Motel
https://www.apollomotel.co.nz/
288 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Approximately 10 minute walk to UC or around $6 Uber
Phone: +64 3 348 8786
E: [email protected]
20% off all rates, please use promotion code: university to book the room from the website
Fyfee on Riccarton Motel
https://www.fyffeonriccarton.co.nz/
208 Riccarton Road, Riccarton
Approximately 10 minute walk to UC or around $6 Uber
Phone: +64 3 341 3274
E: [email protected]
$150 for studios
$160 executive spa studios
$170 for 1 bedroom units
$200 for 2 bedroom units (maybe for colleagues travelling together who want to share to keep cost down)
7 day cancellation policy. Need to state you are attending a conference at UC to get these rates.
Ibis Christchurch
107 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Approximately a 10 minute drive to UC
Email: [email protected]
T. +64 3 367 8666
To book online click here
Use promo code – CONEXT
Receive 15% off advertised rates
Chateau on the Park, Christchurch a DoubleTree by Hilton
189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton 8011, Christchurch
P: 03 348 8999
E: [email protected]
To book online click here
Use booking code: GBNCA
Receive 15% off advertised rates with 24 hour cancellation period
https://www.arcadyhall.org.nz/conferences
90 Waimairi Road
Closest accommodation to the venue. Approximately a 5 minute walk to the Engineering Core at the University of Canterbury.
To book please contact Ollie van der Pol, Operations Manager via the details below:
Email: [email protected]
T. 03 364 2747
$60.00 + GST per room per night. This includes bed and continental breakfast.
Westside Motor Lodge
https://www.westsidemotorlodge.co.nz/
298 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton
Approximately 10 minute walk to UC or around $6 Uber
Phone: +64 3 341 7254
E: [email protected]
Studio unit for one person at $125 per night. Need to state you are attending a conference at University of Canterbury to get this rate.
Apollo Motel
https://www.apollomotel.co.nz/
288 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Approximately 10 minute walk to UC or around $6 Uber
Phone: +64 3 348 8786
E: [email protected]
20% off all rates, please use promotion code: university to book the room from the website
Fyfee on Riccarton Motel
https://www.fyffeonriccarton.co.nz/
208 Riccarton Road, Riccarton
Approximately 10 minute walk to UC or around $6 Uber
Phone: +64 3 341 3274
E: [email protected]
$150 for studios
$160 executive spa studios
$170 for 1 bedroom units
$200 for 2 bedroom units (maybe for colleagues travelling together who want to share to keep cost down)
7 day cancellation policy. Need to state you are attending a conference at UC to get these rates.
Ibis Christchurch
107 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Approximately a 10 minute drive to UC
Email: [email protected]
T. +64 3 367 8666
To book online click here
Use promo code – CONEXT
Receive 15% off advertised rates
Chateau on the Park, Christchurch a DoubleTree by Hilton
189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton 8011, Christchurch
P: 03 348 8999
E: [email protected]
To book online click here
Use booking code: GBNCA
Receive 15% off advertised rates with 24 hour cancellation period