| set on a tree-lined street, this straightforward motel is 3 km from hagley park, 4 km from canterbury museum and 5 km from historic christchurch cathedral. cribs are available (fee). other amenities include guest laundry facilities and a playground. freebies include breakfast and parking. upgraded 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add separate sitting areas and kitchens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bright, casual studios with exterior entrances offer wi-fi (fee), flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes
Christchurch International Airport 11 min
Christchurch Gondola (23 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Port Hills (20 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (10 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. International Antarctic Centre (10 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (7 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Punting On The Avon (10 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (11 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (6 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Mona Vale Garden Park (5 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (11 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (12 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Orana Wildlife Park (18 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Hagley Park North (6 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. | 
