| continental breakfast is offered (fee) and there's a self-service laundry, a dvd library and a garden with outdoor seating. set in a casual 2-storey property with a garden, this relaxed motel is 2 km from christchurch cathedral, the canterbury museum and christchurch botanic gardens. upgraded quarters feature 2-person whirlpool baths. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. simple studios and apartments with colourful modern accents offer free wi-fi, dvd players and flat-screen tvs with premium channels, plus full kitchens and sitting/dining areas
Christchurch International Airport 16 min
Christchurch Gondola (21 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (7 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (13 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (4 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Canterbury Museum (4 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Port Hills (23 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Casino (7 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Hagley Park North (6 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Punting On The Avon (5 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Tramway (7 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Mona Vale Garden Park (4 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (4 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. International Antarctic Centre (14 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. | 
