| it's 9 km from christchurch international airport. some have air-conditioning and/or whirlpool baths. ranging from studios to 1- and 2-bedroom suites, the low-key quarters offer free wi-fi, kitchens and satellite tv, as well as dvd players, sitting areas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set on a residential street, this modest motel is 2 km from both canterbury museum and cathedral square. guest laundry facilities, breakfast and parking are available
Christchurch International Airport 20 min
Canterbury Museum (6 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Port Hills (22 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (6 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Gondola (19 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (6 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Hagley Park North (16 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. International Antarctic Centre (17 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (5 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (7 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Mona Vale Garden Park (7 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Tramway (10 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. | 
