| freebies include parking and an airport shuttle (limited hours). cooked or continental breakfast is served in-room for a fee. a bi-level 4-bedroom apartment features a 2nd bathroom with a whirlpool bath. set on a tree-lined residential street, this unfussy motel is 2 km from both christchurch international airport and the exhibits at the international antarctic centre. some have patios, while the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add full kitchens, dining tables and living rooms. casual studios provide limited free wi-fi and tvs, as well as sitting areas and kitchenettes. minimum-stay rules may apply. check-in time: 9:00 pm
Christchurch International Airport 7 min
Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (16 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (10 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Hagley Park North (8 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Orana Wildlife Park (14 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Port Hills (27 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Casino (12 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (12 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Gondola (28 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Punting On The Avon (13 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (10 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Canterbury Museum (12 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (8 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. International Antarctic Centre (4 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (14 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. | 
