Training venues - South Island

Select your training venue from the list for more information about the venue.

Visit the North Island venues page for an overview of training venues in the North Island.

Blenheim – Wairau Hospital

Nearby parking

There is car parking on site at the Wairau hospital.

Public transport

For Public transport information please see www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Parking-Roads-and-Transport/Blenheim-Bus-Service.aspx

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or there are cafes available locally.

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Nelson –  NMIT Richmond Campus

Nearly parking

There is free parking on the campus (see map).

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.nelson.govt.nz/services/transport/nbus/routes-and-timetables.

Refreshments

Access to shared kitchen facilities and tearoom.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch.  Bring your own or there are cafes a short drive away in Richmond.

Nelson – Summer House Training Room

Nearby parking

There is a car park outside the Summer House Training Room right in the back of the campus (see map).

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.nelson.govt.nz/services/transport/nbus/routes-and-timetables

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or there are cafes and the hospital café is available locally.

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Christchurch – Auldhouse

Nearby parking

There are a limited number of Auldhouse car parks at the front of the building. Street parking is available on Stanley and Brougham Streets.

NB: The Colombo car park is for shoppers only.

Public transport

For public transport information please visit www.metroinfo.co.nz.

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own, or cafes and bakery available locally. 

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Christchurch – TAS/interRAI Office

Venue information.

The training room is up-stairs above Zeroes cafe, accessed by the external metal stairs on the side of the building.

Nearby parking

There is unlimited car parking in Valley Road, up near the Tennis Courts.
Do not use the cafe car-park as this is reserved parking for cafe patrons only.

Public transport

For public transport information please visit www.metroinfo.co.nz The Blue route goes along Cashmere Road, Christchurch. See http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/timetables/Pages/Timetable.aspx?routeid=B for details.

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own, or Zeroes Coffee Ltd close by on corner Cashmere & Valley Roads. 

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Greymouth – COWPER HUB

Nearby parking

There is a car park on the hospital grounds across the footbridge from Cowper Hub.

Public transport

For public transport information please see http://www.intercity.co.nz/travel-info/timetable

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or there are cafes and the hospital café is available locally.

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Timaru – Ara Institute of Canterbury

Nearby parking

Onsite at Ara Institute off Arthur Street or free street parking on Theodosia Street.

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.metroinfo.co.nz/timaru/timetables

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or café at Mitre 10 Mega one block away.

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Timaru – Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Nearby parking

There are 80 car park spaces within the hotel grounds

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.metroinfo.co.nz/timaru/timetables

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or there are cafes available locally.

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Oamaru – Brydone Hotel

Nearby parking

Car parking is available in the Hotel car park.

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.intercity.co.nz/travel-info/timetable/lookup/oam.

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own, or cafes and bakery available locally. 

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Dunedin – Edgar Centre

Nearby parking

Free on-site parking available (400 spaces)

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.orc.govt.nz/Information-and-Services/Buses

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or use café downstairs.

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Dunedin – Otago Museum

Nearby parking

Metered street parking is available around the Museum from $2/hour.

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.orc.govt.nz/Information-and-Services/Buses

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or use on-site café.

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Dunedin – Dunedin Public Hospital

Nearby parking

There is a Wilson’s Car park on the corner of Cumberland and Hanover Streets and an undercover car park at 358 Cumberland Street. Parks cost approx. $10.00 per day.

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.orc.govt.nz/Information-and-Services/Buses

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or there are cafes and the hospital café is available locally.

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Dunedin – Wakari Hospital

Nearby parking

Free car parking available on site.

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.orc.govt.nz/Information-and-Services/Buses

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or use café downstairs.

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Invercargill – Southern DHB

Nearby parking

There is plenty of free onsite parking within the Southern DHB hospital public car park.

Public transport

For public transport information please see www.icc.govt.nz/buses

Refreshments

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Lunch

Half an hour break for lunch. Bring your own or the hospital café is available locally.

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