| apartments feature separate living rooms; some have extra bedrooms and full kitchens with dining areas. parking is included. upgraded quarters add whirlpool baths. continental breakfast is available for a fee. this understated motel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 2 km from the grand hagley park and 3 km from the canterbury museum. subdued, modern studios with fashionable accents offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchenettes and private terraces.
Christchurch International Airport 13 min
Christchurch Gondola (22 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Orana Wildlife Park (19 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (11 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Punting On The Avon (9 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Hagley Park North (8 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (9 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Port Hills (19 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. International Antarctic Centre (11 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (8 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Canterbury Museum (9 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (5 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (10 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Casino (10 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Mona Vale Garden Park (14 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. | 
