University housing is very close by. For bookings at University Hall, $55 room only, $65 for bed and breakfast. Booking form: BookingForm-IndividualConf.doc.
Academy Motor Lodge, on Creyke road across the street from the University. Map
These are close by, also near shops on Riccarton Road.
Airlines: Air New Zealand and Pacific Blue
Caution, the Christchurch airport is under construction.
Taxi to the University of Canterbury, just hail a cab outside the terminal. Cost is about $20.
Shuttle vans. Cost, usually about $12, depending on the number of passengers they get.