	2008 23rd International Conference Image and Vision Computing New Zealand Lincoln University, Christchurch, 26-28 November 2008
Home Call for papers Keynote Programme Submissions Registration Organisation Sponsors Accommodation Travel Matters About Canterbury Previous conferences Contact us	Travel Information Maps Here are some useful maps to guide you to Lincoln University and the conference venue, plus a travel guide for the industry visit and conference dinner, for those of you who have your own transport. Map from Christchurch International Airport to Lincoln Map of Lincoln University Campus and conference venue Map from Lincoln University to Industry Visit Map from Industry Visit to Conference Dinner Conference Location - Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand The conference is to be held at Lincoln University, close to Christchurch. A full campus map is available from http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section68.html? (PDF file, 509.05 KB) and a general map of Christchurch is available from http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Maps/Wises/ Click on map to see larger version Transport Links Flights Christchurch Airport is a 15 minute drive from the central city. There are daily flights (Air New Zealand, Qantas, Pacific Blue) to and from all major and provincial New Zealand airports as well as some direct flights (Air New Zealand, Qantas,Emirates, Pacific Blue, Freedom Air, Jetstar), to/from Australia. There are a variety of taxis and shuttles available at Christchurch airport for transportation to the city and conference venue. Christchurch Taxi companies Blue Star - Ph. 03 3799 799 First Direct - Ph. 03 375 555 Gold Band - Ph. 03 3795 795 Lincoln Shuttle - Christchurch Airport to Lincoln direct, book in advance: Ph 03 325 2341/027 231 0397 Public transport A direct bus service operates between Christchurch and Lincoln University through Metro Buses Route Number 81. Click for timetable. International delegates Entry All visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months after their intended exit. Many visitors do not need a visa: A New Zealand citizen or Resident Permit holder An Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport An Australian resident with a current Australian resident return visa If you are a citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand. Currently travellers from more than 50 countries do not require a visitor's visa for stays less than three months. All visitors are advised to check with their travel agents. More information can be found from the New Zealand Immigration Service Currency Issues New Zealand's currency is called the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). There are 10, 20 and 50 cent, $1 and $2 coins, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes. International currencies are easily changed here; many banks will do this without charge. While many businesses will accept payment by Visa or Mastercard, most businesses do not accept other cards such as American Express. Banks are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Automated Teller Machines are prolific, including at airports, banks, along main shopping streets and in malls. International credit cards and ATM cards will work as long as they have a four-digit PIN encoded. Please check before leaving your home country. All purchases in New Zealand are subject to 12.5% GST, which is a tax similar to VAT in Britain. All prices are displayed including GST unless specifically noted. Emergency The emergency phone number in New Zealand is 111, which is free to dial from any phone or mobile for Police, Ambulance or Fire Service. In Christchurch, Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery Ltd offers 24 hour emergency medical/accident treatment Ph. 03 365 7777, cnr Bealey Ave and Colombo Street, and also located at the same address, the Urgent Pharmacy on 03 366 4439. For routine medical care close to the conference venue, Lincoln Medical Centre in Market Square, Lincoln Ph. 03 325 2411. Miscellaneous Car Travel New Zealand road rules are similar to those of Britain. We drive on the left hand side of the road (opposite to the US and Europe), maximum speed limits are 50 km/h within town and 100 km/h on the open road, unless signs indicate otherwise. Drink-driving laws apply and the limit is equivalent to approximately 3 standard drinks in an hour by an average sized man. It is illegal to not wear a seatbelt. Electricity is 240 Volts AC, at 50Hz using 3 pin slant plugs. Although some hotels may have 110V sockets for electric shavers, it is advisible to bring a voltage converter for any other equipment. Time During summer, New Zealand time is GMT + 13. Tipping As a general rule, New Zealanders do not depend upon tipping for income. While tipping may be appreciated, it is rare, and most New Zealanders are paid a fixed wage or salary. Weather Christchurch temperatures during November are typically mild and it is late spring. There is a reasonable possiblity of rain.
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2008 23rd International Conference Image and Vision Computing New Zealand

Lincoln University, Christchurch, 26-28 November 2008

Travel Information

Maps

Here are some useful maps to guide you to Lincoln University and the conference venue, plus a travel guide for the industry visit and conference dinner, for those of you who have your own transport.

Map from Christchurch International Airport to Lincoln

Map of Lincoln University Campus and conference venue

Map from Lincoln University to Industry Visit

Map from Industry Visit to Conference Dinner

Conference Location - Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand

The conference is to be held at Lincoln University, close to Christchurch. A full campus map is available from http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section68.html? (PDF file, 509.05 KB) and a general map of Christchurch is available from http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Maps/Wises/

Click on map to see larger version

Transport Links

Flights

Christchurch Airport is a 15 minute drive from the central city. There are daily flights (Air New Zealand, Qantas, Pacific Blue) to and from all major and provincial New Zealand airports as well as some direct flights (Air New Zealand, Qantas,Emirates, Pacific Blue, Freedom Air, Jetstar), to/from Australia.

There are a variety of taxis and shuttles available at Christchurch airport for transportation to the city and conference venue.

Christchurch Taxi companies

Blue Star - Ph. 03 3799 799
First Direct - Ph. 03 375 555
Gold Band - Ph. 03 3795 795

Lincoln Shuttle - Christchurch Airport to Lincoln direct, book in advance:
Ph 03 325 2341/027 231 0397

Public transport

A direct bus service operates between Christchurch and Lincoln University through Metro Buses Route Number 81. Click for timetable.

International delegates

Entry

All visitors to New Zealand must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months after their intended exit.

Many visitors do not need a visa:

A New Zealand citizen or Resident Permit holder
An Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport
An Australian resident with a current Australian resident return visa
If you are a citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand. Currently travellers from more than 50 countries do not require a visitor's visa for stays less than three months.

All visitors are advised to check with their travel agents. More information can be found from the New Zealand Immigration Service

Currency Issues

New Zealand's currency is called the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). There are 10, 20 and 50 cent, $1 and $2 coins, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes. International currencies are easily changed here; many banks will do this without charge. While many businesses will accept payment by Visa or Mastercard, most businesses do not accept other cards such as American Express.

Banks are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Automated Teller Machines are prolific, including at airports, banks, along main shopping streets and in malls. International credit cards and ATM cards will work as long as they have a four-digit PIN encoded. Please check before leaving your home country.

All purchases in New Zealand are subject to 12.5% GST, which is a tax similar to VAT in Britain. All prices are displayed including GST unless specifically noted.

Emergency

The emergency phone number in New Zealand is 111, which is free to dial from any phone or mobile for Police, Ambulance or Fire Service. In Christchurch, Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery Ltd offers 24 hour emergency medical/accident treatment Ph. 03 365 7777, cnr Bealey Ave and Colombo Street, and also located at the same address, the Urgent Pharmacy on 03 366 4439.

For routine medical care close to the conference venue, Lincoln Medical Centre in Market Square, Lincoln Ph. 03 325 2411.

Miscellaneous

Car Travel New Zealand road rules are similar to those of Britain. We drive on the left hand side of the road (opposite to the US and Europe), maximum speed limits are 50 km/h within town and 100 km/h on the open road, unless signs indicate otherwise. Drink-driving laws apply and the limit is equivalent to approximately 3 standard drinks in an hour by an average sized man. It is illegal to not wear a seatbelt.

Electricity is 240 Volts AC, at 50Hz using 3 pin slant plugs. Although some hotels may have 110V sockets for electric shavers, it is advisible to bring a voltage converter for any other equipment.

Time During summer, New Zealand time is GMT + 13.

Tipping As a general rule, New Zealanders do not depend upon tipping for income. While tipping may be appreciated, it is rare, and most New Zealanders are paid a fixed wage or salary.

Weather Christchurch temperatures during November are typically mild and it is late spring. There is a reasonable possiblity of rain.