| off-street parking and a shuttle service from the christchurch trans alpine express station are free. the 1-bedroom units add separate living/dining rooms, whirlpool baths and fully equipped kitchens. . set 1 km from both the state highway 76 exit and the trans alpine express station, this colourful motel is 3 km from christchurch botanic gardens. some also have furnished balconies. there's no air-conditioning. bright, modern studios and apartments include free wi-fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs with satellite channels. there's also a courtyard with a dining area and barbecue facilities
Christchurch International Airport 16 min
Christchurch Gondola (17 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Canterbury Museum (8 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (7 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Port Hills (15 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Punting On The Avon (8 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (16 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (7 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (8 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Hagley Park North (6 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (10 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (9 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (19 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Bridge of Remembrance (8 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. | 
