| breakfast (surcharge) is served in a cosy restaurant/bar. upgraded suites add whirlpool baths and/or furnished balconies overlooking the city. across the street from the christchurch town hall, this unfussy, all-suite hotel in the central business district is a 2-minute walk from christchurch casino and 8 minutes on foot from the christchurch art gallery te puna o waiwhetu. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets may be accepted with prior notice (fee). bright, modern 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature free wi-fi and smart tvs, plus living/dining areas, kitchens and washer/dryers. family suites have video game consoles
Christchurch International Airport 18 min
Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Tramway (9 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Gondola (20 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Casino (2 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (9 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Bridge of Remembrance (11 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Punting On The Avon (16 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (15 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (14 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Port Hills (20 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (13 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (12 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Hagley Park North (8 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (17 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (13 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. | 
