parking is complimentary. a 13-minute walk from the city centre, this quaint motel is also a 10-minute walk from the christchurch cathedral and an 8-minute walk from the christchurch casino. from studios to 2-bedroom apartments, the warm units come with free wi-fi, satellite tv, ipod docks, dvd players and kitchenettes with kettles, as well as balconies. upgraded studios and apartments feature bathrooms with 2-person whirlpool baths. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Christchurch International Airport 19 min
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (14 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Canterbury Museum (18 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Hagley Park North (13 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Punting On The Avon (5 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (18 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. International Antarctic Centre (16 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Tramway (6 min) Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Port Hills (21 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Casino (8 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Bridge of Remembrance (13 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (17 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (17 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (10 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Gondola (18 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. |