Christchurch - Ōtautahi

The Whole World, Around The Corner
Centrally located on the eastern side of New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch is the international and domestic hub for all major travel routes around the South Island.

World-class Options
As well as Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, world-class facilities abound in our city.

Quality Accommodation 
More than 6,000 new or refurbished rooms in a wide variety of accommodation, from boutique luxury lodges and self-serviced apartments to modern hotels.

Amazing Activities and Attractions
Take your pick of exhilarating or relaxing pre and post touring experiences just one to three hours’ drive from the city. Natural hot pools, coastal wildlife, soaring mountains, and the wonders of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve are all on Christchurch's doorstep.

City of Seasons
Vistas change dramatically to reflect its four distinct seasons. Long warm days are the norm in summer which starts in December, while from March, autumn brings vibrant colour to the city's tree-lined streets. Winter starts in June with crisp clear days and stunning mountain-scapes, then acres of beautiful blossoms cover the avenues and parks to herald spring from September.

From Boardroom to Backcountry
As the gateway to the surrounding Canterbury region some of the South Island’s most iconic landscapes and experiences are right on the city’s doorstep. 

Explore Christchurch Activities and Attractions

Here in Canterbury you will find a huge range of activities, attractions and unique venues to support your event – all within easy reach of Christchurch International Airport. Take your pick of exhilarating or relaxing pre and post touring experiences just one to three hours' drive from the city.

You could unwind in natural hot pools in Hanmer Springs, just 90 minutes north of Christchurch.

Or for a dose of wildlife, get up close with whales, dolphins or seals in Kaikoura, two and half hours north of Christchurch.

Delight in artisan culture by hitting the food and wine trails, meeting local producers and sample award-winning cheeses, wines, farmers’ markets and colourful country stores.

City of Seasons

Christchurch and Canterbury’s vistas change dramatically to reflect its four distinct seasons.

Long warm days are the norm in summer which starts in December, while from March, autumn brings vibrant colour to the city’s tree-lined streets. Winter starts in June with crisp clear days and stunning mountain-scapes, then acres of beautiful blossoms cover the avenues and parks to herald spring from September.

World-class Options

Christchurch is home to many world-class venue options. Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is located in the heart of the city. The award-winning building reflects the unique culture of the region and features an array of modern, flexible spaces including 24 meeting rooms, 1400 seat auditorium, 200 booth exhibition hall, riverside banquet room and VIP spaces.

As well as Te Pae, Christchurch’s new convention centre, world-class facilities include cutting-edge health and innovation precincts and performing arts venues such as the Christchurch Town Hall and The Isaac Theatre Royal.

The city’s largest indoor venue currently is the Wolfbrook Arena, with space for a gala dinner experience for up to 2,500 guests, or smaller groups in its many corporate rooms. One New Zealand Stadium will open in April 2026 with capacity for 30,000 and a suite of cutting-edge meeting spaces.

Venues with a difference include the award-winning architecture of the Transitional ‘cardboard’ Cathedral, and the historic Great Hall in the Arts Centre. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 15 minutes’ drive from the central city on the site of a former Royal New Zealand Air Force base, is ideal for large conferences and uniquely themed gala dinners.

Many residential conferencing options are available both within the city and around the airport precinct.