| bathrooms are shared. a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this low-key motel is 2 km from cathedral square and 3 km from christchurch botanic gardens. there are also guest laundry facilities. humble rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. the 1-bedroom apartments add kitchenettes, en suite bathrooms, and separate living areas with sofabeds; some have dishwashers. parking is included, and continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement.
Christchurch International Airport 20 min
Christchurch Casino (5 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (17 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (6 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. Punting On The Avon (8 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Port Hills (23 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. Bridge of Remembrance (7 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (7 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Hagley Park North (5 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Tramway (6 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Gondola (20 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. | 
