Christchurch – the Host City
Located on the east coast of New Zealand's beautiful South Island, the "garden city" is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Port Hills and is situated on the edge of the Canterbury plains which stretch inland to the Southern Alps. Christchurch and Canterbury offer a wide variety of activities in one region. The city is filled to almost overflowing with restaurants, cafes and bars to suit all tastes. Christchurch's art galleries, theatres, museums and the cathedral will vie for your attention. Or simply relax and enjoy the view on a punt ride around the city's river Avon or aboard a heritage tram. If you wish to leave the city, a pleasant drive over the Port Hills will take you to the beautiful Lyttelton Harbour where you may take a cruise to see the dolphins or just take pleasure in a journey along the Summit Road with its extensive views of the Harbour and the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains. Beyond the city, the Canterbury region offers a wide range of experiences including whal watching, swimming with dolphins, kayaking, high country farm experiences and horse trekking, and in winter, snow skiing and boarding to name a few. The region is dotted with many fine wineries and restaurants offering food from every continent. Christchurch’s population is currently 348,435 making Christchurch the second largest city in New Zealand. Located in the heart of the city, the ANZCA ASM 2010 will utilise both the Christchurch Convention Centre and the Christchurch Town Hall as the conference venue. The Convention Centre and Town Hall are connected by a pedestrian air bridge enabling convenient access to all venues for delegates. The exhibition will be located in Halls A, B and C at the Christchurch Convention Centre. The conference venue also has an undercover walkway to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, making it easy access for those delegates who choose to stay at this hotel.
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Climate
Parking at the Convention Centre
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Shopping
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Wheelchair Access
For the energetic , the backcountry provides opportunities for bush walking, tramping, climbing and biking in the forests and hills of the Alps and Banks Peninsula while the roads of the plains and Port Hills offer variety and challneges for the road cyclist.
For further information about Christchurch, please visit this website: www.christchurchnz.net
Christchurch Convention Centre – the Meeting Venue
95 Kilmore Street
Christchurch
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In Christchurch, May is very much autumn. You should expect cool crisp mornings and spectacular autumn colours with an average daily temperature range of 13°C (55°F) to 4°C (39°F).
Parking at the Convention Centre
Complimentary car parking is available for guests staying at most, but not all, hotels. The main public car parking building closeby is in the Kilmore Street car park, underneath the Crown Plaza Hotel (one minute walk to the Convention Centre), available from NZ$12.00 per day.
Dress is informal and relaxed on most occasions, with a formal dinner on Tuesday night. Smart casual clothes are acceptable at most restaurants and nightspots. Men are generally not expected to wear suits and ties, except in a few of the top bars and restaurants. We recommend wearing layers as the weather can change quickly.
Shops open from 9.00am to 5.30pm during the week with late night shopping on Thursdays and/or Fridays to 9.00pm. On Saturdays and Sunday most shops are open between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Walking is one of the best ways to get around however Christchurch does have an efficient public transport system and is an easy city to negotiate. The bus service is reliable and has a Midnight Express service running from 12pm to 4am on four principal routes. Free, bright yellow electric shuttles service the city centre, with easy-to-spot bright yellow pick up points. Visitors can also enjoy a ride on the city's tram, which runs from Cathedral Square, and the City Circuit Bus connects major attractions in the city. Taxis are readily available and there are also several car rental agencies. Bicycles are another popular mode of transport and the city has several safe bike routes.
Christchurch International and Domestic Airports are situated about a 15-minute drive to the city centre.
The Meeting does not provide any transfers from the airport to Meeting hotels. All delegates must make their own transport arrangements from the airport. The following are estimates only of travel from the airport to the central business district.
• Taxi: $25 to $35
• Airport Shuttle: $20 to $25
When you register, please notify the Meeting Secretariat of any mobility disabilities.