| freebies include parking, and a shuttle to/from the casino and the papanui club. off state highway 74 in the city's north, this straightforward motel is 3 km from leisure facilities at the papanui club, and 6 km from christchurch casino warm, modern studios provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, along with kitchenettes, and either balconies or terraces. there's also a guest laundry, and breakfast is available for a charge. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms; some quarters also have whirlpool baths
Christchurch International Airport 14 min
Christchurch Gondola (26 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. International Antarctic Centre (10 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (12 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (12 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (7 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (12 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Orana Wildlife Park (16 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Bridge of Remembrance (12 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Casino (11 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Port Hills (28 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (11 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (12 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Mona Vale Garden Park (10 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Hagley Park North (9 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Punting On The Avon (12 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. | 
