About Christchurch Ōtautahi

The 2027 Congress will take place in Christchurch Ōtautahi, New Zealand.

Get ready to visit Christchurch Ōtautahi!

Set against a majestic backdrop from the alps to the ocean, Christchurch and Canterbury offer a unique and diverse destination. Learn more about the city and region on the tourism board website.

New Regent Street in Christchurch Central City, Canterbury, New Zealand. Image by Athithan Vignakaran.

Where will the congress take place?

The congress will take place in the University of Canterbury, short distance from the city centre.

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What kind of accommodation is available?

New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, including luxury lodges, an extensive range of hotels, motels, apartments, Bed and Breakfasts (B & B’s). Early June is not peak season and during school term time so prices are usually cheaper.

Here are some hotels in Christchurch CBD and their drive times from the congress venue:

Break free (16 mins) — breakfreeoncashel.canterbury-hotels.com

Christchurch City Hotel (14 mins) — christchurchcityhotel.co.nz

Crowne Plaza Christchurch (12 mins) — christchurch.crowneplaza.com

Distinction Christchurch Hotel (13 mins) — distinctionhotelschristchurch.co.nz

Drifter Christchurch (16 mins) — thedrifter.com/christchurch

Fable Christchurch (13 mins) — fablehotelsandresorts.com

Hotel Give (11 mins) — hotelgive.nz

Hotel Montreal (9 mins) — hotelmontreal.co.nz

Ibis Hotel Christchurch (13 mins) — all.accor.com

Mayfair Luxury Hotels Ltd (9 mins) — mayfairluxuryhotels.com

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square (13 mins) — all.accor.com

Quest Cathedral Junction (14 mins) — questapartments.co.nz

Quest on Kilmore (12 mins) — questapartments.co.nz

Rydges Latimer Christchurch (13 mins) — rydges.com

Sudima Christchurch City (11 mins) — sudimahotels.com

The George Hotel (9 mins) — thegeorge.com

The Observatory Hotel (11 mins) — observatoryhotel.co.nz

West Fitzroy Apartments (10 mins) — westfitzroy.co.nz

Wyndham Garden Christchurch (10 mins) — marsdenhotels.co.nz

What is the weather like in June?

It is common to have crisp, frosty mornings with clear sunny days in June. On average, Christchurch gets around 7 rainy days for the month of June. It is best to wear layers as the weather can be changeable, but it rarely snows.

Average high: 11º C / 52º F
Average low: 5º C / 41º F

Published on

June 18, 2026