| there's also a free local shuttle. set in addington's central business district, this bright, casual motel is 4 km from both cathedral square and the canterbury museum, and 5 km from christchurch casino. unfussy, 2-bedroom apartments add living rooms. there's no air-conditioning. amenities include an outdoor pool, continental breakfast (fee) and a bbq area, as well as a coin-operated laundry. cots and high chairs are available. modest studios come with free wi-fi, tvs, kitchenettes and dining areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 17 min
Canterbury Museum (10 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Mona Vale Garden Park (8 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (9 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (10 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (8 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (10 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Bridge of Remembrance (10 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Port Hills (15 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Gondola (19 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Hagley Park North (8 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. International Antarctic Centre (17 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (11 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Casino (12 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Punting On The Avon (10 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (20 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. | 
