| there's a guest kitchen, a game room and a tv lounge, plus a picnic area and bbq grills. campsites are also available. other amenities include a heated indoor pool, a spa and a kids club. in a complex of buildings on 5 leafy hectares, this relaxed resort is 6 km from the canterbury museum and 7 km from christchurch train station. accommodations range from basic rooms with bunk beds and en suite bathrooms to casual 2-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. simple cabins add dining areas; chalets sleep up to 6 guests. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 15 min
Orana Wildlife Park (18 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (13 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Port Hills (30 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Punting On The Avon (13 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Bridge of Remembrance (13 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Mona Vale Garden Park (11 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Hagley Park North (10 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (13 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Casino (11 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Canterbury Museum (13 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (13 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. International Antarctic Centre (12 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (9 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Gondola (27 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. | 
