| upgraded units add whirlpool tubs and/or balconies. there's no air-conditioning. new brightons beach is 10 km away. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this standard motel is within 3 km of christchurch botanic gardens and christchurch art gallery. down-to-earth studios have straightforward decor, free wi-fi, sky tv and dvd players, as well as kitchenettes with laundry facilities
Christchurch International Airport 20 min
Christchurch Gondola (20 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Bridge of Remembrance (7 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Tramway (6 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 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 (8 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (13 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Hagley Park North (5 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (7 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (7 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Casino (5 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Port Hills (23 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (7 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. International Antarctic Centre (16 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. | 
