Christchurch Travel Forum

I will be traveling to Christchurch in January 2007 and would like to purchase some sports clothing for my son as a reminder of my trip to New Zealand. His passion is volleyball. Does anyone know if the University of Canterbury, in Christchurch, has a volleyball team and whether vollebyall shirts that carry the name of the university are sold in their bookshop? Or, is there a good sporting goods shop in Christchurch that might carry apparel that shows it's from New Zealand, Christchurch, or the University of Canterbury?

Thanks for your help!

I am 25 years old and heading to Christchurch next month i was wondering whether it was a safe city at night and what the nightclubs are like.

Also wanted to know whether christchurch is a gay friendly area?

Thanks

Thanks for the posts, we are going to NZ in late March and I will plan for every type of weather - different question: when there, I'd like to shop at a used or rummage or thrift shop or somewhere the locals donate their items: what do the NZers call it?
Thanks for your help.

How long can a Tourist Travel on a visa to NZ. Anyone got info on South Island Abel Tasman National Park. I'm hoping to go Backpacking late Feb/ March.

Should clothing for South Island be largely warm for January? - or a mixture?

Are there any car hire companies in Christchurch who will rent a vehicle to 20 year olds? Daughter is going to be 1 month short of 21 when she travels at the end of the month.

This will be our first time in New Zealand - arriving 28 November - we have just heard about something called departure tax at Christchurch Airport can anyone enlighten us on this?

Thanks

Where can the wizard be found in Christchurch. I am off there in a couple of weeks. Thanks

Want to do a slow trip (2 to 3 days) to Auckland rather than fly. Could someone please advise how long it takes from Wellington to Auckland driving, cost of ferries with car etc.

Regards
Thommo

Is it better to stay at the Rydges in an executive room or a deluxe room in the Classic Villa?

i am traveling to nz in november and have about 3 days free to see fox glazier. we will be flying from auckland - is it best to fly into christchurch and go from there or where. is there any tours available - not too expensive. waht is the best way to do it??

I need suggestions for 2 day trips from Christchurch. I would like to see beautfiul scenery part. lakes and mountains.

Hi, my husband and I will be in Christchurch for our anniversary this November. Any suggestions for a romantic restaurant to celebrate at? Not too high priced but with great atmosphere.

PLease tell me which mall the Indian food on the mall restaurant is located in.

Hi - Does the shopping centre in Belfast have a large Supermarket or is it a small shopping centre. Hoping to stock up there after picking up our campervan.

Thanks Kelly

Would appreciate positive or negative comments regarding the following two hotels in Christchurch. Have not been able to find any reviews.

Best Westen Canterbury Court
Best Western Alexandra Court

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to rent a car or campervan on my coming trip to New Zealand.
My question is, are the vehicles come equipped with GPS navigation or do I have to rely solely on the good-old map?

I've browsed thru' the online rental sites and have not found anything on GPS yet.

Thanks in advance.

Hey there- I am going to be traveling to New Zealand for 18 days from Nov 19- dec 7. Can anybody give me a suggested itinerary or necessities to see. I am planning on doing 9 weeks prior in Australia and want to be able to get as much of New Zealand in as I can.

Any information will be very helpful. Thanks in advance-
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Tina

hi, im not local. can anyone help me as to how i can get to christchurch from auckland by land, which excludes me renting a car or driving; ie. info on how to take bus, coach, or train?

Hi everyone,

I'm planning my first trip to the South Island of NZ and would like to start my journey from Christchurch. We plan to rent a caravan and drive all the way. I've read on this forum on a few recommendations of places to visit but no mention of Invercargill. Is this a scenic place to visit?

What would the weather be like in September/October?

Are there a lot of places where we can park and camp out in the caravan in the South Island? And is it safe?

Hope to get some answers to my questions and thanks in advance.
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I will be travelling to south island with some friends (5 persons). As we are all retires and in our 50's & 60's please recommend us convenient (near to town centres, food and pubs joints) and cheap accommodation (average NZ$60-70 per room per night) in Christchurch, Greymouth, Fox Glazier, Wanaka, Queenstown, Dunedin, Timaru and Methven.

Also I will appreciate if you could give me some driving tips as we will be driving all the way and our trip is expected to be sometime in early August.

Would appreciate if you could give us some recommendation of "must see" and "must do" of the above places that we are going to visit.

Many thanks and best regards, Wendy poon

I would be in Christchurch in end of October - need to know which are the BAD areas in the city (crime drug prostitution etc) .. i would be staying in the central city though .. and how safe is the city generally ?

Hi, I'm coming down to Christchurch for the easter long weekend and it seems pretty cold by the weather forecast, but I wanted an opinion on the following sartorial dilemma:
Do i bring an overcoat or a leather jacket or both?! Thanks in advance for replying without laughing at me :)

Im a muslim and from Singapore and i will be coming to Christchurch maybe on this 12-14 June on a short trip .I just wondering if theres a place that sell muslim food..

hi

I'm staying with a friend at Peterborough near the George. We have an extreme craving for some good donuts, ie. pretty light and fluffy rather than chewy and doughy. We tried some mini donuts from a stand near cathedral sq but could not find it again. Can anyone tell us where to find some nice donuts preferably near Cathedral Sq or Peterborough St or anywhere in between so we can walk there. As detailed directions as possible, we don't mind takeaway or sit down with caffeine. help!

thank you in advance!
Cindy

We are a group of fitness walkers from Canada who will be visiting Christchurch for 1 day. We are coming by cruise ship and will be in port from 8 AM to 6 PM. Though we are all seniors, we are capable of walking 10 to 20 km at an average speed of 5 km/hr. Any suggestions for an interesting route in and around Christchurch?

Thank you, Ed

Good day

I am planning a working holiday to NZ later this year, or maybe early next year.im currently filling out my WH visa

I will probably land in Christchurch and would like to hear your thoughts on the best ways to get some work/place to stay lined up before i get there

Previous work i have done has mainly been bar work, computer work and leisure centre work

Hope to hear your ideas


Kind regards
C

Hi

Going to NZ and Christchurch for the first time to visit a good friend, my friends and I are discussing a short stay, either 1 or 2 nights near Christchurch. Have seen Arthur's Pass National Park mentioned, is this worth doing and staying over, what is there to do there?

Can anyone recommend where to stay? Value for money accomodation please, comfortable but on the cheap side. There will be 4 of us probably.

If not Arthur's Pass, can anyone suggest anything else? We're already planning to daytrip the French like village, and also the springs and just go see "the mountains" for a hike.

How far away is Arthur's Pass from city centre? We plan to drive but really I'm supposed to be the driver and have not driven manual for a long time. I'm told the traffic is easy there compared to Singapore where I live which is all city.

thanks in advance!

Hello Christchurch!

We will arrive by train from Greymouth and after arrival we don't want to look for a hotel. Does any member at Christchurch knows a good hotel nearby the trainstation? Hotel/Motel or bed & breakfast. Thanks!

oops, arriving in Christchurch to start with so interested in hostels there : )
thanks.