some have whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. continental breakfast and laundry facilities are available for a fee. theres also a bbq area and a dvd library. this relaxed motel off state highway 74 is 6 km from willowbank wildlife reserve, christchurch and 7 km from canterbury museum, christchurch. parking is complimentary. the casual rooms and apartments offer free wi-fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs Christchurch International Airport 14 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (8 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. International Antarctic Centre (11 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Casino (11 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Mona Vale Garden Park (10 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Punting On The Avon (13 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Port Hills (29 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Orana Wildlife Park (17 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (12 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (12 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Bridge of Remembrance (12 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (12 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (12 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Canterbury Museum (12 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Hagley Park North (9 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Gondola (26 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. |