| linens are provided. there's also a trendy lounge with hammocks and sofas. modern mixed-gender or female-only dorms offer free wi-fi and capsule-like bunk beds, plus lockers, reading lights and shared bathrooms. parking is available. amenities include a shared kitchen, a terrace and a bbq area, as well as guest laundry facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. streamlined private rooms feature flat-screens and en suite facilities. set 1 km from christchurch international airport, this hip hostel is also 1 km from international antarctic centre and 7 km from willowbank wildlife reserve
Christchurch International Airport 6 min
Orana Wildlife Park (13 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Mona Vale Garden Park (11 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (15 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (9 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Hagley Park North (11 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (17 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (13 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Gondola (31 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Port Hills (30 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (19 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. International Antarctic Centre (9 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Punting On The Avon (16 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Casino (16 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (15 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (12 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. | 
