Information for travellers in the Christchurch area
Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights. Travellers are advised to go to www.christchurchairport.co.nz for the latest information on international and domestic departures or to call their airline for flight details. Departing passengers should not go to the airport unless they have confirmation their flight is scheduled. It is providing free parking.
All South Island and New Zealand airports are open and operating. International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that all regions outside of the Canterbury area remain operational. As a precaution, travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent before commencing travel.
Road status
Numerous bridges and roads are impassable due to flooding and structural or surface damage. All highways are open apart from the Lyttelton Tunnel and State Highway 74, which is closed at Anzac Bridge between Wainoni and New Brighton Road. There are reports of major damage to local roads in the city and liquefaction and surface flooding. There are also some road closures in the Selwyn District.
Coach Services
Intercity Coach Services are operational and will depart from the corner of Colombo St and Bealey Avenue in Christchurch.
Lyttleton Port status
The harbour is closed for at least 24 hours.
Rail
The Christchurch/Arthurs Pass/Greymouth and Greymouth/Arthurs Pass/Christchurch train services, The Christchurch/Kaikoura/Blenheim/Picton and Picton/Blenheim/Kaikoura/Christchurch train services have been cancelled until 01 March.
Information for travellers with a trip planned to Christchurch
All South Island and New Zealand airports and open and operating.
International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that all regions outside of the Canterbury area remain operational.
Pacific Destinationz are reworking itineraries to avoid the Christchurch area for at least the next 2 weeks, and we will continually reassess this going forward, dependent on the recovery effort.
Please note: Pacific Destinationz priority is ensuring the safety and comfort of clients currently in Christchurch or visiting in the near future. Please be aware that during this time we may not be able to adhere to our 24hr reply promise.
We appreciate your understanding during this time and will endeavor to reply to all emails as soon as possible.
Information for family and friends of people travelling in the Christchurch region
People from outside of New Zealand should call +64 8 850 2199. If you are unable to contact a friend or relative in the Christchurch area Red Cross will be able to tell you if they have registered with Civil Defence. People are encouraged to do this before reporting friends and relatives missing.
Other useful contacts
Air New Zealand. From New Zealand 0800 737 000, www.airnewzealand.co.nz
Jetstar. From New Zealand, 0800 800 995, www.jetstar.com
Qantas. From New Zealand, 0800 808 767, www.qantas.co.nz
Air Asia. From New Zealand, 0800 45 2566, www.airasia.com
Air Pacific. From New Zealand, 0800 800 178, www.airpacific.com
Emirates. From Air New Zealand, 0508 364 728, www.emirates.com
Pacific Blue. From New Zealand, 0800 670 000, www.pacificblue.co.nz
Singapore Airlines. From New Zealand, 0800 808 909, www.singaporeair.com
Next update
We will send you a revised update tomorrow morning New Zealand time Thursday 24 February 2011.