| check-out time: 10:00 am. coffee and tea are complimentary, as is parking. private rooms are also available. the simple mixed-gender and female-only dorms have shared bathrooms and free wi-fi; some offer tvs and/or bunk beds. set in a residential and commercial area in the city centre, this laid-back hostel is 2 minutes' walk from a bus stop, an 11-minute walk from cathedral square and 2 km from hagley park. other amenities include a shared kitchen, a tv lounge, and a garden with hammocks, as well as a bbq area, guest laundry facilities and regular evening activities
Christchurch International Airport 22 min
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (20 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. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (6 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (18 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Bridge of Remembrance (13 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Canterbury Museum (6 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. International Antarctic Centre (19 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Port Hills (18 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Gondola (15 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (7 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. Christchurch Casino (16 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Hagley Park North (19 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (15 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. | 
