From HIT Lab NZ
A one sheet contact information, map and directions document is available in pdf format below
(avoid printing to save the environment !!).
One Sheet Direction for the HIT Lab NZ (PDF File)
Otherwise, detailed instructions follow:
At your arrival, you should register at the reception: it is situated in Room 103, Ground Floor of the Old Maths Building (see also the Building Floor Plan). A ramp is accessible at the front door for people having a disability.
By Air:
The closest Airport is
Christchurch International Airport. If you
want to rent a car more information
here. Follow the blue line (tick "From Airport") and see instructions to park in the By Car section below. You can
catch the bus line that will conduct you in the city center (see therefore the next section for coming by Bus from the City to the Lab). You can also
get a Taxi to come directly at the lab (around 20 dollars), taxi drivers will easily know the direction to University. The closest parking to be drop off is the one in front of the physics building, accessible by Creyke Road, Engineering Road entry from University (tick Taxi on the map above,and the drop off is the bottom yellow car icon).
By Bus:
You can easily get a Bus from the city but also from the Airport. The bus passing/coming
from the city center are painted in Red. The bus stops for the
3,21 (red bus) and the
"orbiter" (green bus) are marked with a red track on the map (you have just to follow the track a couple of minutes to reach the lab). The
"Metrostar" (orange bus) is marked with the orange track.
More detailed information about the bus lines and timetable is available on the the university website here.
By Car:
If you are UoC staff the best parking is the one in front of the Physics building, accessible by Creyke Road, Engineering Road entry from University. If you are a visitor you need to park in one of the visitor parking and ask a coupon from the security office. The
closest parking is the Engineering Parking, purple area on the map below (park and come to the lab we can give you information about the coupon).
More detailed information about visitor parking and a visitor parking map is available on the university website here and here.
By Bike:
You can easily
come at the lab by bike, and it's highly recommended !!! Different
stands are available to park your bike on the south side of the HIT Lab building (green spot closed to the lab on the map below). There is also a secure area for UoC students (you need your UoC card).
More detailed information about biking at UoC and a bike parking map is available on the university website here and
here.
By UFO:
The lab is easy to find if you come from an extrasolar planet. It's in the middle of New Zealand, easily identifiable by the magnificent landscapes and peaceful people. We are based on the blue planet in the middle of the solar system. Take care with your UFO when you are landing, they are lot of ducks in the river in front of the Building. Don't forget also to ask a coupon for visitor parking.
