{"id":2094,"date":"2022-09-02T04:01:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T04:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/?page_id=2094"},"modified":"2023-07-20T02:59:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T02:59:18","slug":"christchurch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/christchurch\/","title":{"rendered":"Christchurch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tChristchurch, Your Host\n\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>A warm welcome awaits you in Christchurch, a place of greenery, contemporary and classic architecture, scenery and space.<\/p>\n<p>\u014ctautahi Christchurch has been rebuilt and reimagined, with space for any and all business events.<\/p>\n<p>Our venues are world-class, flexible, and uber-modern. Our hotels and accommodation are conveniently close to both venues and hospitality, none more than 10 minutes from each other.<\/p>\n<p>We are at the heart of the unforgettable South Island, an island absolutely stacked with pre and post activities and destinations. It&#8217;s on the bucket list for a reason, so chat to us about finding your space here in \u014ctautahi Christchurch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We welcome SCAR Biology 2023 delegates to our city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grow connections and great ideas\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O16MVE0rmJY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<h2>\n\t\tGateway to Antarctica\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>\u014ctautahi Christchurch is proud to be an Antarctic Gateway City, one of only five in the world. As a welcoming host and provider of logistic and business support to Antarctic programmes and agencies, Christchurch Antarctic Office aims to deliver excellence and be a valued contributor in supporting New Zealand&#8217;s interests in the Antarctic region.<\/p>\n<p>As Sir Edmund Hillary noted, &#8220;much of the history of Antarctic exploration has flowed through Christchurch,&#8221; starting over 100 years ago with the &#8220;Heroic Era&#8221; explorations of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, who both used Christchurch as a basecamp for their Antarctic expeditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christchurchnz.com\/christchurch-antarctic-office\/christchurch-antarctic-network\">\u014ctautahi Christchurch &#8211; Gateway to Antarctica<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/129444-people-at-robert-falcon-scott-statue-compressed-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"129444-people-at-robert-falcon-scott-statue - compressed\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"129444-people-at-robert-falcon-scott-statue - compressed\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AC-Family-Day-1827-e1534217727571-832x405-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"AC-Family-Day-1827-e1534217727571-832x405-c-default\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"AC-Family-Day-1827-e1534217727571-832x405-c-default\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h3>Explore Antarctica in \u014ctautahi Christchurch<\/h3>\n<p>As a gateway to Antarctic exploration for over 100 years our connection with Antarctica is embedded in the fabric of our city, our landscape and our stories.<\/p>\n<p>Explore Antarctic attractions and landmarks that celebrate Christchurch&#8217;s connections to the frozen continent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christchurchnz.com\/christchurch-antarctic-gateway\/explore-antarctica-in-christchurch\">Explore Antarctic attractions<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/140380-otakaro-avon-river-compressed-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"140380-otakaro-avon-river - compressed\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"140380-otakaro-avon-river - compressed\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.christchurchnz.com\/explore\/activities-attractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat To See &#038; Do\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/130198-mt_hutt_group_enjoying_canterbury_views-1.jpg\" alt=\"130198-mt_hutt_group_enjoying_canterbury_views\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"130198-mt_hutt_group_enjoying_canterbury_views\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.christchurchnz.com\/explore\/seasonal-guides\/winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmbrace The Winter Magic\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3>Explore \u014ctautahi Christchurch<\/h3>\n<p>\u014ctautahi Christchurch is a place with new experiences around every corner. The Canterbury region is home to nature&#8217;s most diverse playground, and the South Island&#8217;s most modern and exciting city. Your unforgettable moments are waiting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/world-map1.jpg\" alt=\"world-map1\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"world-map1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h3>Accessible New Zealand<\/h3>\n<p>Travelling to New Zealand is easy to attend a conference<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/1913-2\/\">\u00bb Getting here is easy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Boulcott-Suites.jpg\" alt=\"Boulcott-Suites\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Boulcott-Suites\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h3>Book Your Stay<\/h3>\n<p>From boutique luxury lodges &amp; self-serviced apartments to modern hotels.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/accommodation\/\">\u00bb Accommodation options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.co.nz\/scarbiology2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/hongi1.jpg\" alt=\"hongi1\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"hongi1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<h3>Pre &amp; Post Touring<\/h3>\n<p>NZ is full of things to do. 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