ranging from studios to 1- to-3-bedroom apartments, the laid-back accommodations include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and kitchenettes or kitchens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. complimentary amenities include an airport shuttle and parking. in a residential neighbourhood, this relaxed redbrick motel is 5 km from the willowbank wildlife reserve, 6 km from christchurch botanic gardens and 8 km from christchurch international airport. there's a bbq area and garden seating Christchurch International Airport 14 min
Christchurch Gondola (26 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Port Hills (30 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Punting On The Avon (14 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Mona Vale Garden Park (11 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Bridge of Remembrance (13 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Canterbury Museum (13 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Casino (12 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Hagley Park North (10 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Orana Wildlife Park (17 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (13 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. International Antarctic Centre (10 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (13 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (13 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (6 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. |