the 1- to 2-bedroom apartments add separate living areas. this straightforward, low-rise motel on a residential street is 3 km from both the international antarctic centre and christchurch international airport, and 6 km from the willowbank wildlife reserve. . continental breakfast is offered for a surcharge. there's a garden with a bbq area and a playground. simple studios offer free wi-fi, tvs, terraces and kitchenettes. there's also a coin-operated laundry. parking is complimentary, as is an airport shuttle with prior notice Christchurch International Airport 8 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (8 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Canterbury Museum (13 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Orana Wildlife Park (13 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Hagley Park North (9 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Gondola (29 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Punting On The Avon (14 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Port Hills (28 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Casino (14 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (15 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (13 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Mona Vale Garden Park (9 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (11 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. International Antarctic Centre (5 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (11 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (17 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. |