check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a shuttle to the train station is free. this understated apartment hotel is 2 km from both addington raceway and christchurch train station, and 4 km from hagley park urban open space. informal studios have kitchens, living areas and sofabeds, as well as flat-screens and wi-fi. apartments add up to 2 bedrooms. there are also guest laundry facilities, and breakfast is available Christchurch International Airport 16 min
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. Christchurch Gondola (18 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (10 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (8 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Bridge of Remembrance (8 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Hagley Park North (7 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (9 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Port Hills (14 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Canterbury Museum (9 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (20 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (8 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Casino (11 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (9 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. |