| complimentary amenities include parking and a train station shuttle. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. ranging from studios to 2-bedroom apartments, the laid-back quarters offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. set in a leafy residential neighbourhood, this unassuming motel in a 2-storey building is 1 km from christchurch train station, 2 km from the christchurch botanic gardens and 3 km from the canterbury museum
Christchurch International Airport 15 min
Port Hills (17 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (10 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Bridge of Remembrance (8 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (8 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Canterbury Museum (9 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (9 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Gondola (20 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Hagley Park North (11 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (4 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. International Antarctic Centre (12 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (16 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Casino (9 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Punting On The Avon (8 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (9 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. | 
