cooked or continental breakfast is available (fee). parking is free. room service is available. upgraded rooms add living rooms with pull-out sofas, as well as whirlpool tubs. they also provide seating areas and kitchenettes, along with dining areas. in a suburban neighborhood, this relaxed motel is a 4-minute walk from liffey domain, 2 km from bert sutcliffe oval and 12 km from brookside park. the modern rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with satellite channels, and desks. Christchurch International Airport 21 min
Hagley Park North (23 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Canterbury Museum (24 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Orana Wildlife Park (24 min) Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (23 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (16 min) Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Punting On The Avon (24 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Gondola (33 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Adventure Park (19 min) Zip line, adventure, and mountain biking Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (25 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (24 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Port Hills (28 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (24 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Casino (26 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (24 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (24 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. |