suites add kitchens and dining tables; some add extra beds, bedrooms and whirlpool tubs. parking is available. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this relaxed all-suite motor inn is 2 km from cathedral square in christchurch city centre, and 3 km from both hagley park and the christchurch botanic gardens. straightforward studios offer kitchenettes, living areas, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi Christchurch International Airport 20 min
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Port Hills (22 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Casino (5 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (17 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (6 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (7 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Gondola (20 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Canterbury Museum (7 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Punting On The Avon (7 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Tramway (5 min) Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Hagley Park North (5 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. |