| parking and casino shuttle service are free. some have balconies. upgraded rooms also feature whirlpool baths, living rooms and/or extra bedrooms. breakfast and laundry facilities are available. the 10 straightforward rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus kitchenettes with microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's no air-conditioning. a 3-minute walk from the closest bus stop, this relaxed motel is 3 km from the air force museum of new zealand and 12 km from christchurch casino. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 9 min
Christchurch Casino (18 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Port Hills (23 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (17 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (17 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Gondola (25 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Punting On The Avon (16 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (16 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. International Antarctic Centre (10 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (15 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (17 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Mona Vale Garden Park (15 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (5 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Hagley Park North (15 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Orana Wildlife Park (15 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. | 
