Living in ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥
Our campus is a key part of the ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ township, a thriving semi-rural community of around 10,000 people.
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ is located in the Selwyn District of the Canterbury region, 22 kilometres southwest of the South Island's largest city, ?tautahi Christchurch.
The university brings an extra 4000 people to the area every semester, creating a friendly ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥oriented culture, with local businesses making a special effort to help our students feel welcome.
A number of other research facilities with strong connections to the university are situated in ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥, including:
More than 400 people are employed at these organisations, adding to the town's dynamic feel.
You will become part of a super-friendly community with a great selection of eateries, caf¨¦s, pubs and shops. There is also a local craft market and a farmers¡¯ market for buying locally-grown produce.
Coming to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ from overseas?
Learn more?tautahi Christchurch
Less than 30 minutes' drive from ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ is Aotearoa New Zealand¡¯s Garden City of ?tautahi Christchurch. Christchurch is fast becoming one of the world¡¯s leading sustainable cities. With a bustling centre and vibrant night life, it¡¯s an ideal environment for students to call home.
If you need some retail therapy, you¡¯ll find an enticing range of boutique stores. There¡¯s also a constantly evolving selection of restaurants, caf¨¦s, bars and clubs to sample. Plus the Riverside Market provides a busy farmers¡¯ produce market in a sheltered, enclosed location.
Should you be feeling active, there are plenty of sports facilities and clubs in the city. And on the outskirts in the Port Hills, the Christchurch Adventure Park has zip lines, chairlifts and bike trails.
The province of Canterbury
Canterbury offers an exciting variety of topography, from rolling farmland and rivers to snow-capped mountains. The Canterbury Plains are sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Southern Alps. And if you love snow sports, you'll be spoiled for choice. There are no fewer than 15 ski and snowboard fields in Canterbury, served by nearly 50 ski lifts. The nearest is less than two hours¡¯ drive from the ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ campus.
This amazing, picturesque region offers so much to see and do.
The ?hau Track
Head for the walking/biking track at Lake ?hau and enjoy amazing lake and mountain views.
Photo credit: Hollie Woodhouse
Hanmer Springs Hot Pools
Visit Hanmer Springs and enjoy stunning mountain views as you soak in the thermal pools.
Photo credit: Hanmer Springs
Skiing on the Tasman Glacier
If you love skiing, check out the locations near LU, including Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Photo credit: Tai Naka
Sumner Beach
Swim, surf, or simply relax on the sand in Sumner.
Biking in Canterbury
Enjoy the fantastic cycling facilities in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Photo credit: Rachel Gillespie