| freebies include an airport shuttle, as well as use of laundry facilities. continental breakfast is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. featuring vibrant decor, the modern studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments offer ipod docks, wi-fi (fees may apply), flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes; some have whirlpool tubs. this unassuming motel is 1 km from state highway 1 and 2 km from both christchurch international airport and live penguins at the international antarctic centre. apartments add separate living/dining rooms; some also include kitchens
Christchurch International Airport 7 min
Christchurch Gondola (28 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Port Hills (27 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (14 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Casino (12 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (4 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (8 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (12 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Canterbury Museum (12 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (16 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Orana Wildlife Park (14 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (10 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Punting On The Avon (13 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. 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. | 
