continental breakfast is offered for a fee. theres also a hot tub and a bbq, as well as free on-site parking and an airport shuttle (by prior arrangement). simple apartments offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. all also have lounges and kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. upgraded apartments add extra beds and full kitchens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set 3 km from christchurch international airport, this casual motel is also 2 km from the international antarctic centre and 8 km from cathedral square in central christchurch Christchurch International Airport 7 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (8 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (14 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (17 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (13 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Hagley Park North (8 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Gondola (29 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Canterbury Museum (12 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Orana Wildlife Park (13 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Casino (13 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (10 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (13 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. International Antarctic Centre (4 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Port Hills (27 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (10 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. |