| suites and apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms feature sofabeds and separate living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set in a residential area close to shopping, this relaxed motel is a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and 5 km from both christchurch botanic gardens and the air force museum of new zealand. straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; upgraded rooms add outdoor sitting areas. guest laundry facilities are available
Christchurch International Airport 16 min
Punting On The Avon (8 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (13 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (4 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (16 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (5 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Bridge of Remembrance (8 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (8 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Port Hills (17 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (9 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Gondola (20 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Hagley Park North (15 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (10 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (9 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (9 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. | 
