| apartments sleeping up to 8 people add separate living areas. amenities include a garden with a bbq area, and on-site parking. check-in time: 2:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in christchurch's riccarton district, this straightforward motel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 2 km from hagley park and 4 km from central christchurch. featuring kitchenettes, the simple, unfussy studios also have satellite tv and free wi-fi, as well as en-suite bathrooms with showers or whirlpool baths. some have sofabeds, as well as verandahs or balconies
Christchurch International Airport 13 min
Hagley Park North (9 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Gondola (22 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Mona Vale Garden Park (14 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (9 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Punting On The Avon (9 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Orana Wildlife Park (20 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Canterbury Museum (10 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (11 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (16 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (5 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (10 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (9 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. International Antarctic Centre (12 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Port Hills (19 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. | 
