Earthquake Update
All Christchurch City Council car park buildings are closed because of emergency cordons and there is no public access allowed to any of the buildings.
Council Parking Facilities currently open
- The Christchurch Hospital Grounds car park is open for public use
- The Rolleston Ave car park is open for public use
- Re-Start car park, Lichfield Street is open: first 2 hours free, then $3.10 per hour. 160 parking bays available.
The following Council Parking Facilities are currently closed, due to being within the Red Zone:
- The Art Gallery car park is currently closed
- The Christchurch Hospital car park building is currently closed for repairs. Fees will recommence once the building has re-opened.
- Lichfield Street Car Park Building
- Tuam Street Car Park
- Manchester Street Car Park Building
- Oxford Terrace Car Park Building
- Kilmore Street Car Park Building
- Farmers Car Park Building
- Crossing Car Park Building
Low cost Central City all-day parking
The Christchurch City Council is offering low cost all-day metered parking in the Central City to encourage visitors to stay longer and to support the regeneration of the area.
The new all-day parking offer will commence on Monday 5 December. As the Central City Red Zone cordon is reduced, the position of the all-day parking will change. This map provides the location of the all-day parking, but can be subject to change. Signage will be available in locations where all-day parking is available.
The all-day parks will be available at existing designated ‘pay and display’ on-street parking spaces. You pay for your parking utilising the ‘pay and display’ boxes as usual. There is no change to how you pay only how much you pay (payment by text may not be available due to technical issues).
There is a maximum fee of $4 which you need to pay when you park your vehicle.
More information and FAQs about Central City all-day parking.
Metered parking in the central city area
All metered parking within the central city area resumes Monday 4 July 2011, with the exception of the Red Zone and cordoned areas. Enforcement of meters will recommence from this date.
View map of metered parking locations in central Christchurch
Further information on metered parking go to: Parking frequently asked questions
