other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre and a tennis court. a casual restaurant features european, asian and pacific cuisine, as well as a bar and terrace dining. room service is available. in a modern building in a residential area, this relaxed airport hotel is 4 km from christchurch international airport, 3 km from the international antarctic centre and 7 km from the willowbank wildlife reserve. warm rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minibars. parking and an airport shuttle are free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 2:00 pm. some have balconies, and suites add seating areas Christchurch International Airport 6 min
Christchurch Gondola (30 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Orana Wildlife Park (13 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (15 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (11 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (9 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (16 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Mona Vale Garden Park (10 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Punting On The Avon (15 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Port Hills (27 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (19 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Casino (15 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (4 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Hagley Park North (10 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Canterbury Museum (14 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (12 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. |