Ara Recreation Centre
Refresh will be held at the recreation and events centre at the Ara Institute of Canterbury | Te PΕ«kenga in the central city. Being so close to the city centre there is a wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets nearby.
Domestic & international visitors: this is an awesome central city location with accommodation and everything else you need within walking distance!
Ara Rec Centre, 4 Coventry Street, Central City, Christchurch
Venue Facilities & Information
There are decent changing rooms with showers. While open to the public we're not expecting many other users over the course of the weekend.
Food & drink may be consumed in the hall but only on carpeted areas or on the balcony. No alcohol is permitted.
Parking and Entrance
There is free parking by the venue using the Coventry Street entrance (see map below)
Entrance to W block from the North (see map below)
Avoid Parking Here
Wilsons Paid Parking
This is paid parking all weekend and even worse it's Wilsons πΊ
View from Barbadoes St opposite Ara
Parking Charges
Accommodation
Ibis Hotel
A modern hotel with a great central city location popular with visiting dancers.
Urbanz on Manchester St
