Christchurch • New Zealand • Sunday 22 March to Wednesday 25 March 2009

Crowne Plaza - Christchurch City

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza – Situated in Christchurch city overlooking Victoria Square, the Crowne Plaza offers superb hotel accommodation a short, covered walk from the Christchurch Convention Centre. To book

Rydges Hotel – located within Christchurch’s cultural and culinary precinct, and within easy walking distance to the convention centre and local attractions. To book

Copthorne Durham – Copthorne Durham is just along the road from the Convention Centre and offers fantastic views of the Southern Alps.

Copthorne Central – Copthorne Centre overlooks Victoria Square and it is a pleasant walk through the square to the Convention Centre.

To book

Scenic Circle Fino Casementi Hotel - situated immediately next door to the Convention Centre and within walking distance of the city centre, the Fino Casementi is suitable for families wanting self-service apartment style accommodation To book

Flights

It is recommended that international delegates contact their local travel agent for the best airfares and routes to New Zealand. Christchurch has an International Airport which you may be able to fly to directly or transfer to from Auckland or Wellington, depending on your country of origin and airline.

 

International Travellers

Do I need a visa to enter New Zealand?

You may need to apply for a Visitor Visa to enter New Zealand.

Please check here to see whether you need a Visitor Visa. There is a link on this page to a list of Visa-free countries. If you do need a Visitor Visa, this page also has links to the information and forms you will need.

When should I apply for my visitors visa for New Zealand?

Please lodge Visitor Visa applications at your earliest convenience to avoid unnecessary delays or disappointment. This is particularly important for nationals of countries where further information may be required.

It normally takes four weeks to process applications so please lodge your application before 15 January 2009, please keep in mind that the Christmas period is during the summer in New Zealand and so the application process may be longer than usual as many New Zealanders take their summer break
in January.

Visitor visa fees

There is a fee for a Visitor's Visa. Please check here to calculate your fee and see where to send your application.

Links

New Zealand Immigration

 

Biosecurity

Most visitors to New Zealand arrive by commercial air travel. On arrival all international passengers are required to complete a New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card which is presented with their passport at Passport Control prior to baggage reclaim. The New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card has questions that relate to biosecurity, customs and immigration matters. New Zealand operates strict biosecurity procedures at airports and passengers are asked to declare all items in their possession described on the card. Such items include food of any kind, animals or animal products, plants or plant products, and other risk items. You are also asked to declare whether, in the past 30 days while outside New Zealand, you have been in contact with any animals, to a farm, abattoir, meat packing house, forest or hiking, camping, hunting in rural areas or parkland. A theme for those arriving for a visit is - if in doubt, declare it.