How is student life in Christchurch

On 31 July 1856, a Royal Charter made Christchurch a city and officially the oldest established city located on the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city and the seat of the Canterbury Region. You can witness the magnificent  Avon River flowing through the centre of the city, with an urban park located along its banks. Christchurch is the 2nd most populous city in New Zealand after Auckland and before Wellington. It is home to a number of tertiary education institutions such as the University of Canterbury, University of Otago, Lincoln University, and Ara Institute of Canterbury. These universities attract students in huge numbers which require private Student Accommodation Christchurch as the campus residences are limited in numbers and get filled quite quickly. 

Where to stay in Christchurch?

Ilam Apartments

This student accommodation Christchurch is ideally situated close to the picturesque campus of the University of Canterbury. Students who attend the mentioned university have only a 9-minutes’ walk ahead of them giving them plenty of spare time to explore this beautiful city. The residence is at a walking distance from Ilam gardens and fields where you can go for a stroll when you need to clear your head. 

The student room is well-furnished to the highest of standards so that you can have a comfortable stay. There are plenty of onsite amenities as well like a laundry room where you can wash your clothes anytime with absolute ease, games room where you can play billiards with other residents. The area is well-populated with plenty of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants so you can eat out whenever you want and enjoy the evenings with your friends. 

Culture and Entertainment

Christchurch is a clearly an English city, however, it contains some European elements as well, with strong Gothic Revival architecture. There are lots of green spaces in the city with public parks and well-developed residential gardens giving Christchurch the name of ‘The Garden City.’ Students can visit the Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens which were founded in 1863. The former one being a site for sports such as netball, cricket, golf, and rugby, and for open-air concerts by local bands and orchestras.  

The city is known for its many live acts, hosting the World Buskers Festival in January each year. Christchurch is a home for the innovative music scene of New Zealand with bands as The Bats, The Narcs, Shocking Pinks and Bailter Space rising from the city.

Transport Facilities in Christchurch

Buses are the main mode of public transport available in the city. These are known as the  Metro buses which runs throughout the city and to the airport as well. The ticket price is also quite nominal with the adult cash fares for the airport transfers costing around NZ$8.50 one way and NZ$15 return. The best thing to is to have a MetroCard which will spare you from rummaging through change every time you need to hop on a bus. It will give you a 30% discount and also the allowance to travel on the Diamond Harbour Ferries that depart from the nearby town of Lyttelton.

If you are a student on a tight budget then cycling can also be a good option as it is quite popular in Christchurch and will keep you healthy as well. There are cycle lanes spread across the city and you will be amazed to see high cycling traffic all around. There is a public bike-sharing system in the city as well. You can hire a bicycle from services including City Cycle Hire, The Vintage Peddler and the Antigua Boatsheds.

The above-mentioned Student Accommodation Christchurch is one of the best places to live as a student as it offers a comfortable living space. University Living an online student housing platform offers such great Student Room in various cities across the country.

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