apartments add separate living rooms with sofas and beds, and some have whirlpool tubs. featuring relaxed, modern decor, the bright studios and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. room service is available. the property offers free off-street parking. set 7 km from cathedral square, this laid-back motel off state highway 73 is 8 km from christchurch international airport. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Christchurch International Airport 9 min
International Antarctic Centre (9 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Orana Wildlife Park (16 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Canterbury Museum (13 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Hagley Park North (10 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Casino (14 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Port Hills (19 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Gondola (21 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (3 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (13 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (12 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (14 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (12 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (10 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Mona Vale Garden Park (9 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. |