You should expect to pay for car parking as there are very few free car parks near the hospital. There is limited on-street or paid car parking near Christchurch Hospital, but NO PARKING ON-SITE at the hospital itself.

The Canterbury DHB’s popular Christchurch Hospital and Christchurch Women’s Hospital shuttle service now runs from the Christchurch City Council’s Lichfield Street Car Park building at 33 Lichfield Street.

• When travelling to hospital we recommend that you allow extra time to get to your appointment.
• There is a recorded 0800 number for the very latest parking information, call 0800 555 300.
• Other privately operated park and ride services are available within the vicinity of the hospital.

You can also check the CCC Parking Map for more parking options nearby the hospital.

The free hospital shuttle service from the Lichfield St car park is running to both the Outpatients Building and the main entrance of the hospital.

• Monday to Friday: Shuttles run every 15 minutes between 7.15am and 8.30pm
• Saturday and Sunday: Shuttle runs every 15 minutes between 11.00am and 8.00pm
• Please note, there is a mandatory break between 2.30pm and 3.15pm on the weekends for our drivers, so no shuttle will operate at this time.

How to use the shuttle

1. Drive into the car park at 33 Lichfield Street, take a ticket from the machine at the barrier arm, and park anywhere there is a space, you can park for up to 24 hrs.
2. Digital signs show you where to park and how many spaces are left.
3. Take the stairs or the lift to the designated pick-up area at Level 2. This area is clearly marked and has seating.
4. The hospital shuttle bus will pick you up from this area, and bring you back to the same location after your appointment.

Costs, time limits and paying for your parking

• Pay for your parking at the pay machines in the building before you return to your car.
• Pay machines are located on the ground floor (cash and cards) and on Level 2A (cards only).
• Car parking costs are set by the Christchurch City Council: see ccc.govt.nz/carpark.
• Parking costs $2.80 an hour or part hour after this. (6am to 6pm) 
• There is a maximum ALL DAY parking rate of $15 for up to 24 hours parking.
• The night rate (6pm to 6am) is $2.50 an hour or $5 maximum for 12 hours parking.

About the shuttle

• The shuttle is free and operates between Monday to Friday between 7.15am and 8.30pm and on Saturday and Sunday between 11.00am and 8.00pm
  • Please note, there is a mandatory break between 2.30pm and 3.15pm on the weekends for our drivers, so no shuttle will operate at this time.
• Shuttles leave every 15 to 20 minutes and drop off & pick up either at:
  • Christchurch Outpatients 
  • Christchurch Hospital main entrance
• The shuttle journey takes around 8-10 minutes depending on traffic. The car park is about 3 blocks from the hospital, and if you prefer to walk it takes about 10-12 minutes to get to the hospital at an average walking pace.
• The shuttles are clearly marked so please make sure that you get on the correct shuttle.
• Parents are responsible for bringing their children's car seats. The shuttle can accommodate prams.
• The shuttle is not suitable for wheelchairs. There is mobility car parking on site and near Christchurch Hospital.
• Please note that drivers take a half-hour lunch break around 1pm and so there may be some delay at this time.

Note

• The car park at 33 Lichfield Street is opposite the Justice Precinct / Police Station.
  • It is not The Crossing car park, which is operated by Wilsons and is further down Lichfield Street.
• This is the only shuttle service run by Canterbury District Health Board.
  • Please make sure that you get on the correct shuttle when you leave the hospital.
  • Our buses are clearly marked with the "Lichfield Street" destination.

If you are a patient; you can be taken by car to be dropped off at the hospital main entrance:

• There is a car DROP-OFF ZONE for patients outside Christchurch Hospital main entrance.
• Volunteers are on hand at the car DROP-OFF ZONE during the day to help people to find their way to appointments.
• There are way finding maps at all lifts, and staff at hospital main reception inside the hospital entrance can help you with directions to your destination.
• Your driver can make use of the free shuttle bus service to come back to the hospital, or arrange to come back to the DROP-OFF ZONE later to collect you at an agreed time.

• Directions to Christchurch Hospital
• Parking locations near the hospital
• Mobility parking locations near the hospital
• Map of Christchurch Hospital

If you are a mobility parking permit holder you can park in one of the designated mobility car parking spaces (indicated by a wheelchair icon on the map below).

There are 17 mobility parking spaces outside the front of Christchurch Hospital, plus 5 directly outside the rear entrance of Christchurch Outpatients on Antigua Street, and 3 near the main entrance on Oxford Terrace. Another 9 mobility parking spaces are available near the Boatshed Café on the Cambridge Terrace/ Rolleston Avenue corner – very close to Christchurch Outpatients and the Emergency Department.

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Many buses stop right outside Christchurch Hospital in both directions – towards and away from the city centre.

• 60 - Hillmorton to Southshore
• 80 - Lincoln to Parklands
• 85 - Rolleston to City non-stop
• Orange Line (P) - Halswell to Queenspark via City
• Purple Line (P) - Airport & Sheffield Crescent to Sumner
• Yellow Line (Y) - New Brighton to Rolleston

Check www.metroinfo.co.nz for more details of bus routes and timetables.

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There is a free to use taxi phone directly inside the Christchurch Hospital main entrance and in the Christchurch Women's Hospital main foyer.

Taxis pick up from the main entrance when called.

There is bike parking outside main hospital entrances for staff and public use, bike park locations are listed on the map below.

Security note: Bike parking is at the owner’s own risk, please lock your bike securely to a bike rack with a D-lock, not a thin loop of wire / combination lock.

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Lower cost parking for patients

If you are staying in hospital for several days you may be eligible for a cheaper parking rate, please speak to the nurse in charge of your care about parking options.

Parking fines

If you receive a Christchurch City Council parking ticket after being unavoidably detained at a hospital appointment you may be able to have the fine cancelled.

To obtain a patient parking fine waiver form; ask at the hospital main reception, or phone 03 378 6398 to request a form by post. Note: We cannot guarantee the parking fine will be waived.