| pets are permitted with prior arrangement. amenities include a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a bbq area and free parking. there's no air-conditioning. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 14-minute walk from hagley park, site of christchurch botanic gardens, this casual, family-run motel is also 8 km from christchurch international airport. the 11 stylish, modern rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free limited wi-fi, and all but 1 have kitchens. upgraded rooms also feature separate bedrooms
Christchurch International Airport 17 min
Bridge of Remembrance (7 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (16 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. International Antarctic Centre (14 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Gondola (21 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Hagley Park North (3 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Punting On The Avon (7 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (12 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (3 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Port Hills (20 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (7 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (9 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Canterbury Museum (7 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Casino (7 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. | 
