| upgraded units add full kitchens, dining areas and/or whirlpool baths. set 4 km from state highway 74, this unpretentious motel is 2 km from the bustling cathedral square, and 3 km from both the canterbury museum and christchurch botanic gardens. there's also parking and a coin-operated laundry. the airy studios, and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments have a casual vibe and feature free wi-fi, sitting areas with flat-screen tvs, and kitchenettes. breakfast is available for an additional charge. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 20 min
Mona Vale Garden Park (7 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (6 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Hagley Park North (4 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (6 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Tramway (5 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Punting On The Avon (7 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (17 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Casino (12 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Port Hills (22 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (7 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Gondola (19 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. | 
