| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. freebies include parking and rental bikes. the 1-to 2-bedroom units add separate living areas, and some include dining tables, balconies and/or sofabeds. a 6-minute walk from mona vale homestead and gate house, this unfussy motel is also 2 km from hagley park and 3 km from christchurch cathedral. casual studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and kitchens or kitchenettes. there's also a garden with seating and a kids' play area
Christchurch International Airport 14 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Mona Vale Garden Park (2 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (7 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. 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 (11 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Bridge of Remembrance (7 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Hagley Park North (9 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Port Hills (20 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (12 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Christchurch Gondola (22 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (9 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (7 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Casino (7 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (9 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Canterbury Museum (6 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. | 
