| most upgraded units have balconies or courtyard patios, and some add sofas and additional sleeping areas. the unassuming studio and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments offer free wi-fi, kitchenettes and flat-screen tvs, plus whirlpool tubs. set in a spanish-mission-style building on a bustling road, this relaxed motor inn is 2 km from canterbury museum and a km from both hagley park and the iconic christchurch botanic gardens. amenities include laundry facilities, and complimentary access to a fitness centre across the street. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 16 min
Bridge of Remembrance (6 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Casino (6 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (6 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Gondola (21 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (5 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (8 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Hagley Park North (5 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Canterbury Museum (6 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. International Antarctic Centre (13 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Port Hills (19 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Punting On The Avon (6 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (11 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. | 
