TRAVEL INFORMATION
GETTING HERE
Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport is New Zealand's second largest airport. As the gateway to the South Island, the airport services 11 different airlines connecting Christchurch with domestic centres and 10 international airports. Christchurch has services from all major towns and cities within New Zealand serviced by both Air New Zealand and Jetstar.
Christchurch city centre is a short 20 minutes' drive from the airport and several transport options are available from the terminal including buses, rental cars, taxis and shuttles.
Buses from Christchurch Airport
Regular Metro bus services connect the airport to the city centre and many other locations in Christchurch.
The Metro bus service is a good way to travel around and familiarise yourself with Christchurch city and surrounds, with buses regularly departing from the Bus Interchange.
Find out more about fares and routes from Christchurch Airport.
BUS IS BEST
Where does Metro travel?
There are 29 Metro Bus services in the Greater Christchurch network, from high frequency buses crisscrossing and orbiting the city, and routes that reach nearby towns in the Waimakariri and Selwyn districts. Check out the Metro Network Map to see which routes run through where.
How much does it cost?
Taking public transport is one of the most cost-effective transport options to get around Christchurch. Forget petrol and parking and jump onboard a Metro service to travel for less.
You can travel on any Metro bus across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri for $2 or less with a Metrocard. Concessions are available for those under 25, Community Service card holders, tertiary students and Total Mobility card holders. SuperGold cardholders also travel free from 9am weekdays and all weekend. Kids under 5 travel for free always. Check out the Metro Fares.
Make your money go further with a Metrocard
A Metrocard is always the best way to pay, with big savings compared to a cash fare on all Metro bus services, and there's great savings on the Metro Diamond Harbour Ferry too. New Metrocards cost just $5 (or free for Community Services Card holders) and holders also get:
Cheaper fares
Access to free transfers within 2 hours
Daily and weekly deals for unlimited travel
The ability to manage your balance online and utilise auto top-ups
Find out more about the Metrocard perks and where to buy one, or if you're ready to go, order your Metrocard online.
Plan your trip
Turn up at the right time for your ride, every time, with Metro’s new, real-time journey planning and Next Bus tools. Head to go.metro.co.nz to plan your trip and see when the next bus is due.
WHERE TO STAY
CROWNE PLAZA CHRISTCHURCH
Stay in luxury for your Christchurch weekend with our accommodation partners at the Crowne Plaza Christchurch. Crowne Plaza Christchurch is an IHG® hotel located in the heart of downtown Christchurch, right opposite the splendid Victoria Square. This Christchurch hotel is a short walk from major attractions, including the Avon River, Town Hall, Art Gallery, Te Pae Conference Centre and the modern dining and shopping precincts.
With a contemporary style and design, Crowne Plaza Christchurch offers hotel accommodation with global service standards and sweeping views over the city and beyond.
Their in-house Market Place Restaurant and Bar offers quality dining to enhance your stay, or the 1851 Social Bar and Champagne Lounge is the perfect spot to relax in luxury.