So you’ve got your registration sussed, travel arrangements have been made, you’ve got somewhere to stay and you’ve run your eye over the programme so you’ve got an idea about what sessions you might like to go to. But if you’re from out of town and aren’t familiar with Christchurch how are you going to find your way around?
We don’t want lost librarians wandering aimlessly about the inner city making it look all untidy so we humbly present for your perusal a one-stop shop of maps so you’ll be able to navigate your way around the place.
Our Google map features all sorts of handy info, like the locations of ATMs, hotels and coffee spots as well as SOL Square. Full map available here.
Once you’re in the Convention Centre you might want to know what’s what in which case you’ll want to check out their floorplan so you’ll be able to negotiate the crowds and beeline it for the loos when you need to (click on the little red bubbles on the floorplan to see video of the interior).
If those walking times between your accommodation and the Convention Centre are a little longer than you’d like then you may wish to take advantage of the central city’s free shuttle bus. They’re yellow and they come along every 15 minutes or so and are a godsend at the end of a long day.
More Christchurch maps are available here and if there’s anything you’d like added to the Google map (nearest place to buy a cardy, bun-crafting hairdressers, optometrists selling chains for your glasses etc.) then leave us a comment and we’ll pop it on the map for you.
September 29, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Thanks Mo-Mo, this is going to be really useful.
I often get lost in Christchurch, and a map like this will help heaps.
Now where is the best place to get a really good manicure?
September 29, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Looking at my uneven talons I think I may have to do a little research on your behalf, Libby. The things I do…
September 29, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Thanks Mo-Mo, I really appreciate it. I’ve got to look good for SOL Square now don’t I?
September 30, 2009 at 10:41 am
You’ll notice that the map now features two Hair and beauty specialists within cooee of the Convention Centre, Libby. No excuses for not looking polished then.
September 30, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Ever since I joined library-land I have given up on ever having nice nails again. Perhaps I should be making a special effort.
September 30, 2009 at 12:53 pm
oh Caroline – it’s never too late!
good talons also serve as useful crazy customer protection tools – at least I’ve always found that in my experience…
thanks for the tips Mo-Mo
October 1, 2009 at 7:43 am
Unless it’s the customers who have the crazy talons!
September 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm
[…] is it being held? The pōwhiri for this year’s conference will take place in Victoria Square, which is a very short stroll to the conference […]
October 2, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I am looking forward to the powhiri -(sorry, I can’t find a macron thingy on my computer – how did you do that?). Victoria Square is a lovely venue for the powhiri and the bridge seems to be a very appropriate place on which to hold it. I just need to set my alarm clock to “early” that day in order to be on time.
October 1, 2009 at 7:36 am
Can anyone, with more knowledge of Google Maps than I have, tell me why when I try to print this map, I’m losing all the LIANZA Conference 2009 icons and just getting a map of the city?
October 1, 2009 at 11:30 am
No idea Adrian. I just printed it out complete with icons but I was using the browser print option rather than the google maps print one (which was not working properly)
Perhaps try that.
October 1, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Sorted. Thanks.
October 1, 2009 at 7:42 am
How about the nearest ASB Bank ATM machine for we Aucklanders who want to avoid the 50c ‘other ATM’ fee?
October 1, 2009 at 11:30 am
Done and done. One on Armagh St, but also one on Cashel not too far from your hotel, if I’m not mistaken.
October 1, 2009 at 7:50 am
One of the videos is of the Stairway to the Level 2 Bar. That sounds like a very important stairway for librarians to know about – ;-). Why do I get the feeling that the Bar may not be operating during LIANZA Conference?
October 1, 2009 at 11:32 am
I don’t have official word on that but I would imagine not. Nice try.
You’ll notice that the map features several bottlestore/wine shops though (look for the martini glass icon).
October 2, 2009 at 7:58 am
Where to park a car all day and into the evening when there are evening things happening?
October 2, 2009 at 10:37 am
Hi janita,
I’ve added a selection of carparking options to the map. There are more than this though so you may want to check out the carparking information available from the Christchurch City Council, and/or Wilson Parking.
October 2, 2009 at 10:05 pm
In case the bloke-librarians are feeling left out, there is a place in New Regent Street which offers grooming services for gentlemen:
http://www.thegroomroom.co.nz/
Obviously I have not been there myself, but it sounds rather luxurious and is not far form the conference venue.
October 2, 2009 at 11:28 pm
If you need a bit of peace and quiet, the Botanic Gardens are not far away from the conference venue – turn right as you exit the Christchurch Convention Centre and walk to Park Terrace, (which is as far as the road takes you), turn left and keep going until you get to the Museum and then Worcester Street. The Gardens are on your right. They are a lovely oasis in the middle of Christchurch.
October 6, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Where’s the National Library? Can you add please? Need to get there on Thursday for Kete thing, and want to know if can walk from HotelSO?
October 6, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I can certainly add that later on today. It’s about a 10 to 15 min walk depending on how energetic you’re feeling.
October 6, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Done now.