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City Guide > Australia and South Pacific > New Zealand > Christchurch | |
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Getting There By Air Christchurch International Airport Tel: (03) 358 5029 or 353 7777 (24 hours) Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz Christchurch International Airport is the major international airport in the South Island of New Zealand. It also acts as a gateway to Antarctica. The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) west of the city centre. Main airlines: Air New Zealand (tel: 0800 737 000; website: www.airnz.co.nz) is the national carrier. Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Pacific Blue, Freedom Air, Korean Air, Emirates and Origin Pacific also use the airport. Airport facilities: These include a bank, exchange facilities, ATMs, a post shop, mobile phone hire, Internet kiosks, public showers, long term baggage storage, duty-free shops, a restaurant and bar, a travel & information centre (tel: (03) 353 7774/7783), as well as car hire from Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui Rentals and Thrifty. Transport to the city: A public bus service operates to and from the City Centre every day (travel time 30-40 minutes). A door to door service to all parts within Christchurch is also available, and so are taxis (journey time: 15-20 minutes). The taxi fare is around NZ$25. |