Layover Guide
Christchurch
Places to stay
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- 01Purple Line Bus 29 (25 min, NZD 8.50)
- 02Taxi/Uber (15-20 min, NZD 45-60)
- 03Super Shuttle (25 min, NZD 25)
- 01Punting on the Avon River through the Botanic Gardens
- 02Exploring the Cardboard Cathedral and earthquake rebuild architecture
- 03Wandering the street art murals in the city center
- 04Sampling craft beer at Cassels & Sons Brewery
- 05Visiting the Canterbury Museum and adjacent Botanic Gardens
Experiences in Christchurch
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Christchurch Airport Left Luggage
Ground floor, domestic terminal
$10/bag
0 min walk
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Adjacent to terminal
$89/day
3 min walk
LugLocker Central City
Cathedral Square area
$8/bag
2 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Purple Line Bus 29
city-center
Every 15-20 min, stops at Cathedral Square
25 min
$5.00
Uber/Taxi
city-center
Readily available at arrivals
18 min
$35.00
Super Shuttle
city-center
Shared van service, book ahead
25 min
$15.00
Christchurch Attractions Pass
Gondola, Punting, Tram, Antarctic Centre
Good value if doing 3+ activities
$55
per day
At the airport
- 01Antarctic Centre adjacent to airport with penguin encounters
- 02Koru Lounge with mountain views
- 03NZ craft beer and wine at airside bars
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