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Travel and accommodation – ANZEA Conference 2026
From 3–5 August 2026 we gather in Ōtautahi Christchurch for ANZEA Conference 2026.
To help you plan, here’s practical information about flights, when to arrive, where to stay, and getting to the venue.
Conference dates and venue
3–5 August 2026, Chateau on the Park, DoubleTree by Hilton, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011.
Our gorgeous venue is situated in the suburb of Riccarton, a short ride from the airport or the city centre, on the edge of the renowned Hagley Park with all it's natural splendour at your doorstep.
When to arrive and depart
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The main conference runs Monday 3 August to Wednesday 5 August 2026 in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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Most delegates can comfortably fly in on Monday morning and still arrive in time for registration and the opening.
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If you’re travelling from further afield, or prefer a gentler start, you might choose to arrive on Sunday 2 August and settle in.
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Registration will be from approximately 9:00am on the Monday, with the opening plenary mid‑morning. Our programme will end late afternoon Wednesday. Exact times to be determined but we hope this helps to guide your travel plans.
Flying to Christchurch
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Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the main gateway for the conference.
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There are frequent direct flights from Auckland (~1h 25m), Wellington (~50 minutes), Queenstown (~55 minutes) and other centres, with multiple daily services.
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If you’re coming from Australia or further afield, you can either fly direct into Christchurch or connect via Auckland or Wellington.
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A taxi or Uber ride takes approximately 16-20 minutes from the airport to our Conference venue.
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There are also several public transport options although please note that these will take more time and include some walking.
You can check flight options with Air New Zealand, Jetstar and other carriers. We recommend booking in advance to secure better fares.
Accommodation options
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ANZEA 2026 will be held at our venue on the edge of Hagley Park in Ōtautahi Christchurch, close to both the central city and Riccarton. We have arranged a special conference rate at our partner accommodation, with a dedicated booking link sent in your registration confirmation email.
If you wish to book your accommodation with the Chateau on the Park you can follow the link below.
- You’re also welcome to stay in other hotels, motels or apartments in Riccarton or the central city. The venue is a short walk, bus ride or taxi trip from both areas.
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Getting around
- Our venue is centrally located with easy transport options nearby.
- With Hagley Park on the doorstep there is plenty to do and see on foot.
- The central city is also very close, with Cathedral Square accessible on foot (approximately 35 mins), or via several bus routes, including the 29 and 5 which depart regularly (approximately 20-25 mins).
- When travelling on the bus you can plan your route via the Metro website. If travelling by bus you can use a Metro card, or if you don't already have one you can pay via cash or simply tap on with your debit or credit card.
Sunday and social activities
We’re exploring options for informal activities on Sunday afternoon (2 August), such as a hosted walk around the city or Hagley Park, and possibly a running group one morning during the conference.
If you’d like to make a weekend of it, consider arriving on Sunday to enjoy Ōtautahi’s rivers, parks and vibrant central city. Details will follow soon once plans are confirmed, keep an eye out!