| parking and laundry facilities are available. continental or cooked breakfast is served in-room for an extra cost. all units also feature kitchenettes and dining tables; some add whirlpool tubs. airy studios and 1- or 2-bedroom apartments have straightforward decor, free wi-fi, sky tv and dvd players. set in a residential area off state highway 76, this casual motel is a 10-minute walk from christchurch train station and 3 km from hagley park and christchurch cathedral. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a complimentary railway station shuttle is provided
Christchurch International Airport 17 min
Punting On The Avon (8 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (8 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (18 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (7 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Bridge of Remembrance (7 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. International Antarctic Centre (15 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (6 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (9 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Port Hills (15 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (8 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. 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 (6 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Gondola (17 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. | 
