Getting to the Winter Gift Fair

Venue:
CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
If you are a new visitor to any of our three New Zealand Gift Fairs, you can pre-register by clicking here »

The CBS Canterbury Arena ( formerly the Westpac Arena) is in Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, just a few minutes drive from the city centre, adjacent to the Addington Raceway in Southwest Christchurch. The venue is surrounded by 3000 complimentary carparks.

The CBS Canterbury Arena is New Zealand's largest and most modern indoor stadium with 9100 capacity.
+ 64 3 366 8899
+ 64 3 363 3364
www.convention.co.nz

The NZ Gift & Homeware Fairs are pleased to once again offer the following superb rates from Hotel Grand Chancellor, The Quest Christchurch and the brand new hotel The Marque for the Winter Gift & Homeware Fair in 2010.

To enjoy these special rates please ensure you quote the booking code: XPO2010 with your booking enquiry. All rates quoted are gst inclusive.

HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR
Street Address
161 Cashel St, Christchurch
Ph: 0800 275 337
Email:
Or print this booking form » [158 kb pdf] and fax to (64) 3 379-0999

Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch are pleased to offer you the following rates for the Winter Gift Fair.

Standard room $105 incl gst per night
Standard room with breakfast $125 incl gst
Stay 2 nights or more:
Standard room $95 incl gst
Standard room with breakfast $115 incl gst
Please quote promo code to receive special rates: xpo2010.

Hotel Grand chancellor offers 176 well appointed spacious guest rooms. Our standard rooms offer a choice of two queen size beds or one king size bed, whilst our superior rooms feature a king size bed and large living area.

Outstanding features of all guest rooms are their size, desk/work space, generous storage areas and natural light. The hotel also features 7 two bedroom and 4 one bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area.

THE MARQUE

The team at the brand new luxury hotel The Marque are looking forward to hosting you for the Fair.
166 Gloucester St, Christchurch (just off Cathedral Square)
Ph: 03 943 3888
Email:

Includes continental breakfast and 50MG free internet per day
Standard Room     $130
Deluxe Room        $145

THE QUEST HOTEL

For Special Winter Gift Fair Rates please call or e-mail The Quest directly and quote xpo2010 as a reference to receive the rates quoted below.
Cathedral Junction, 113 Worcester Street, Christchurch
Toll Free Direct 800 30 3070
Email:
www.questapartments.com.au

Studio Apartment (1-2 Persons)	$125.00
1 Bedroom suite (1-2 people) Please quote promo code to receive special rates: xpo2010.	$165.00

Quest Apartments Christchurch, offers 75 high quality Studio, One, Two & Three Bedroom fully serviced apartments in one of New Zealand’s truly unique complexes. Ideally located in the heart of the commercial, arts and tourist precinct of Christchurch, within walking distance to all that downtown Christchurch has to offer, Quest is the ideal base for the travelling Corporate, Family holiday or Independent traveller.

The purpose built property is “on” the inner city Tram loop, and features a mix of new and heritage architecture including the largest glazed atrium in the South Island of New Zealand. Incorporated in the complex, is a variety of retail shops, tours, cafes and restaurants.

Studio apartments offer microwave, jug & toaster, while all one, two and three bedroom Apartments have open plan dining, lounge, kitchen with laundry facilities & Balcony. Sky TV & Broadband Internet is in all apartments. Quest guests will also have access to onsite underground secure car parking. A Selection of local Restaurants are available for your dining requirements, with Apartment charge back and room service options the choice is yours.

FANCY GETTING PICKED UP AT THE GIFT FAIR?

Get picked up by our free transport service the Giftmobile. Our drivers Ben and Bernie will be happy to pick you up and get you safely to your destination.
There is also a luggage and coat storage facility at the Info Desk.

The Giftmobile runs between our hotel partners and the Fair venue each morning and afternoon of the fair, there is also a limited airport schedule as detailed below:

• Morning Schedule – The Giftmobile departs at 7.30am from each hotel and travels directly to the venue approximately every 20 minutes with the last pick up at 10.30am.
• Afternoon Schedule
  *Sunday & Monday - From 4.30pm approximately every 20 minutes Giftmobile will depart the CBS Canterbury Arena and take you into Christchurch CBD with drop offs at Hotel Grand Chancellor and The Quest Apartments with the last Giftmobile leaving the venue at 7.00pm.
  *Tuesday – Giftmobile will be running from 2.30pm from CBS Canterbury Arena to the Hotel Grand Chancellor and The Quest Apartments until 4.30pm.

• Airport Schedule – Between 11.00am & 3.00pm on Sunday & Monday and 11.00am & 4.30pm on Tuesday there will be a limited airport collection and drop off service. This can be arranged via Fair information during the Fair or prior to the fair by email info@giftfairs.co.nz please book to avoid disappointment.
  
  *Please note – there is construction at the Christchurch airport. Please make your way to the pick-up drop off area under the main carpark and keep an eye out for the Giftmobile sign-wielding driver.