| the motel offers complimentary parking, including boat and rv space. this casual, low-rise motel is 7 km from christchurch train station and 6 km from both canterbury museum and hagley park. there's a playground, and pets are welcome for a fee. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the plain, no-nonsense studios (no air-conditioning) come with free wi-fi, tvs and kitchens, while the 1- and 2-bedroom units include separate living/dining areas
Christchurch International Airport 24 min
Mona Vale Garden Park (14 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Hagley Park North (11 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. International Antarctic Centre (25 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (25 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Casino (11 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Punting On The Avon (11 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (11 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Sumner Beach (10 min) Canterbury Museum (11 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Gondola (9 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (8 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Port Hills (18 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (11 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Bridge of Remembrance (11 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (11 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. | 
