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Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
+64 3-379 9629
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Great service in a beautiful building

I didn't have to wait long to get my questions answered. Also in or near the building are... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
punkingirl2013
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Auckland, New Zealand
Great Digs!

What a fantastic building this I-Site occupies. This has been our favorite and most useful to us of... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
ruthandvern
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Wilton, California
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The Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Centre is your one-stop travel shop for all domestic travel. Call by and see us!We are always on the lookout for the 100% Best Deals, so you can make the most of your holiday.
  • Excellent61%
  • Very good31%
  • Average7%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible0%
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“local maps” (3 reviews)
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28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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Reviewed 1 week ago

I didn't have to wait long to get my questions answered. Also in or near the building are interesting shops and great food places. Very close to the museum and botanical gardens.

Thank punkingirl2013
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Thanks for your feedback, and we're glad we could answer your questions without having to wait too long. We agree that we're in a beautiful building in a lovely location. Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

What a fantastic building this I-Site occupies. This has been our favorite and most useful to us of the several we've visited in the past month or so. Our dearest wish was a whale watching trip out of Kaikoura. We had tried to book lodging...More

Thank ruthandvern
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Thanks for your review, and we're pleased that you were able to be booked onto a Whale Watching trip in Kaikoura, as these are always very popular in summer. It's great to hear that Sasha did an excellent job! Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A professional, helpful and informative tourist information centre. Lots of relevant leaflets. Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Thank NorthDevonJon
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thanks so much for your review, and we're glad we were able to help. Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 17 December 2017

We decided to make a visit to the Visitor Info Centre and it resulted a very good idea, as personnel provided us with plenty of information and material we needed to plan the next couple of weeks travelling in New Zealand

Thank Claudio_Ivrea
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 19 December 2017

Thanks for your review, and we're glad we could help with planning your trip! Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 5 December 2017 via mobile

The shop has a large amount of leaflets etc. However, organisation of the queue to talk to someone is terrible. I waited where indicated whilst two staff ignored me but then allowed someone else to jump in. My have just caught them on a bad...More

Thank SteveMariners
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 11 December 2017

Thanks for your feedback. We are working on our queuing system, as this is something we agree needs to be improved upon. We're sorry you felt you were ignored by our staff and we also hope this was just a bad day! We are working...More

Reviewed 5 December 2017

I wanted advice on the opening hours for the Teece Gallery (which is in the same complex as the Info Centre) - and was a bit taken aback that the man I asked hadn't heard of it. But another lady was able to help, so...More

Thank nin132
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 11 December 2017

Thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure who you spoke to, as everyone I asked knew about the Teece Museum, but we have taken the opportunity to remind our staff about it. We don't expect our staff to know everything (as things are changing constantly...More

Reviewed 1 December 2017 via mobile

Friendly staff good info maps etc for local attractions. Arts centre in same building. Close to museum, art gallery and botanic gardens. Lot of tours including on/off tram are from here. Worth a visit YES. Rated 9/10

Thank Oleh C
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2017

Thanks for your review, and we're glad we could be of assistance. Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 20 November 2017

Bought our Tram tickets in here plus a few postcards. Good affordable choice of gifts and good information as well. Thank you for holding onto my drink bottle that I accidentally left there too.

Thank Jeanne N
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 7 December 2017

Thanks for your review and we're glad we were able to help. We often get things left behind or handed in so keep a lost property box for things such as your drink bottle. Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 2 November 2017

The information centre at the front of the building has of course everything you want to ‘now when visiting Christchurch. The fudge cottage at the back offers free samples to those with a sweet tooth.

Thank kishere t
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 7 November 2017

Thanks for your review and we're glad we could help. The Fudge Cottage, just down the corridor from us, does have great fudge and free samples - yum! Kind regards, Frances

Reviewed 27 October 2017

If you have just arrived in the city this is a great place to go to get your bearings and find out what you can do in the time available

Thank DavidMay1945
ChChInfo, Supervisor at Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 30 October 2017

Thanks for your review, and we agree that the i-SITE is a great first stop for visitors, as we can give out free maps, local information, and advise on how best to spend your time. Kind regards, Frances

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heidishrimpton
5 October 2016|
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Response from ChChInfo | Property representative |
Kia Ora, thank you for your enquiry. It is great to hear you are planning a trip. If you can please send us an email, using the link at the top of the page, and we will be able to send you some suggestions on accommodation... More
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Palma E
13 September 2016|
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Response from Marko7760 | Reviewed this property |
Yes there are a few but they are hard hard to get and is metered parking . if you have a bit of time up your sleeve then the best place to park is at the gardens which is free and just a ten minute walk from gardens to... More
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Lovely S
21 September 2015|
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Response from ChChInfo | Property representative |
Hi, thanks for your inquiry. Some suggestions on what you can see and do around Christchurch include having a look through the Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum, you can take the iconic tram ride through the city and... More
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