Accommodation & Travel
On campus accommodation is available at the Lincoln University Halls of Residence. This Halls provide single rooms with shared kitchenettes/kitchens, bathrooms, TV lounges and communal laundries with washing machines and dryers. Included in the accommodation cost of $90 (GST Incl) per night is a supper and a full cooked breakfast, free on-campus internet access in specified locations and access to the gym. Note: Bedding, linen and towels are supplied.
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There are other motel and hotel options available in Christchurch if you wish to stay in the city (your own transport or allowing sufficient time to catch bus services to the University would be required). Here are a small selection:
Apollo Motel
www.apollomotel.co.nz
288 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, Tel: 0800 862 765 or +64 3 348 8786
Riccarton Motor Lodge
www.riccartonmotorlodge.co.nz
212-214 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, Tel: 0800 341 212 or +64 3 341 3096
Other accommodation can be sourced via www.christchurchnz.com
Transport Links
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Flights
Christchurch Airport is a 15 minute drive from the central city. There are daily flights (Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue)) to and from all major and provincial New Zealand airports There are a variety of taxis and shuttles available at Christchurch airport for transportation to the city and conference venue.
Christchurch Taxi companies
Taxi cost approx $75 one way
First Direct - Ph. 0800 50 55 55 (carboNZero certified)
Gold Band - Ph. 03 3795 795
Blue Star - Ph. 03 3799 799
Public transport
Bus No. 81 goes to Lincoln University. Please Click for timetable for more information.
Emergency
In Christchurch, Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery Ltd offers 24 hour emergency medical/accident treatment Ph. 03 365 7777, cnr Bealey Ave and Colombo Street, and also located at the same address, the Urgent Pharmacy on 03 366 4439. For routine medical care close to the conference venue, Lincoln Medical Centre in Market Square, Lincoln Ph. 03 325 2411.
Airport Transfers
Lincoln shuttles run from the airport to Lincoln University and return. The cost is $15 - $40 per person, one way, depending on how full the shuttle is. Contact Geoff Nichol on 027 2310397 to book .
Car Hire
A range of rental car companies are based at Christchurch International Airport.
See here for details.
Car Parking
Lincoln University is the only University in New Zealand that does not charge for parking. Click on the map showing staff and student car parks available on campus. Parking is prohibited on yellow lines, gardens and pathways.