Nearby commercial parking and on-street metered parking are your options to park your car as there is no dedicated parking lot specifically for the museum. Visit Wilson carpark website, Parkopedia or Council car parking map.

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Public On-Street Bike Hoops

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You can generally find public bike parking in key central city areas: 

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• Lichfield Street Car Park: Ground floor has bike locking facilities (note: not all are secure, but the general area is accessible).

• Riverside Market area: Portable and permanent stands were installed due to high demand.

• Bus Interchange: Permanent bike racks are a feature here, and there's a practice rack to learn how to use the racks on buses.

• Cashel Street Mall: There are sturdy racks on streets surrounding this area.

Or visit Council's cycle maps webpage to see public bike parking spots near the museum.

The nearest bus stops to 159 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch are:

• Hereford St near Colombo St: Approximately a 3-minute walk. This stop is served by several bus lines including 1, 3, 5, 28, and 86.

• The Christchurch Bus Interchange: This major hub is about a 4-5 minute walk away. From here, you can access almost all bus routes in Christchurch, including high-frequency services like the Orbiter and the #1 Rangiora/Cashmere line.

• Manchester St Super Stop: This is also a short walk (about 4 minutes) from your location and is served by routes like 5, 29, and 86. 

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For real-time information, journey planning, and detailed timetables, visit Metro website.

The closest Christchurch Tram stop to 159 Oxford Terrace is located at the corner of Oxford Terrace and Worcester Street, near the John Robert Godley statue.

This is part of the central city heritage tram route, which features 18 hop-on, hop-off stops at major city sights. 

The tram runs a loop through the inner city, with the full circuit taking approximately 50 minutes.

Popular stops along the way include: 

• Riverside Market

• Canterbury Museum & Botanic Gardens

• Margaret Mahy Playground

• New Regent Street 

You can purchase tickets from the drivers at any of the stops or online through the Christchurch Attractions website.