| parking is free, and continental breakfast is available for a fee. upgraded 1- and 2-bedroom units have separate living rooms and courtyards or verandas; 1 has a whirlpool bath. cots are available on request. pets are permitted. the subdued rooms feature free wi-fi, minifridges and flat-screen tvs with dvd players. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a bbq area and a children's playground. this unassuming red-brick motel is 2 km from the christchurch transitional cathedral, 3 km from the christchurch botanic gardens and 10 km from the international antarctic centre. they also come with living areas and kitchens
Christchurch International Airport 18 min
Christchurch Gondola (19 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (20 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (17 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Canterbury Museum (13 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Bridge of Remembrance (19 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (5 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (5 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (16 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Tramway (13 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (14 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Hagley Park North (8 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Port Hills (21 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. | 
