Getting to Open Day
Take a bus or your own transport. Lincoln is only 20 minutes from Christchurch City Centre.
Parking
Free event parking will be available in the Orchard Road Car Park (Gate 3) and the Springs Road Overflow Car Park (opposite the Orchard Car Park).
- For the safety of our students and event attendees, a temporary traffic management plan will be in place for Open Day along Springs Road, including a reduced speed limit of 30kmh and a temporary pedestrian island between Springs Road Car Park and Orchard Car Park.
Check-in for Open Day will be in Memorial Hall follow the wayfinding signs when you arrive.
Open Day campus map
Click on the map below to open image in full screen.
Alternatively, search locations on our online campus map
Shuttle services
If you are arriving at Christchurch Airport and need assistance travelling to Lincoln University there are local shuttle services available. NZ Look Shuttles operate between Christchurch and Selwyn, where Lincoln is located. Costs and online bookings are available on their website.
Public transport
The main bus stop is outside the Student and Vistors Centre in the George Forbes building accessed from the Gate 1 campus entrance.
Catch the 80 to Lincoln Township from Christchurch Bus Interchange or 820 to Rolleston and Springston.
See the Metro website for full bus service and timetable information
Places to stay
If you need accommodation you can stay near to the University in Lincoln Township or in Christchurch (Riccarton is a handy location to stay and is only about 25 mins drive).
Accommodation in Christchurch and Canterbury — ChristchurchNZ website
Places to eat
If you feel peckish during Open Day there are lots of options. Check out our Student Dining Experience or purchase food from our on-site cafes or food trucks.
Find out more about these food options on our Refreshments page
