| upgraded units include whirlpool baths. parking is free. set in a residential area 2 km from christchurch railway station, this relaxed motel is 3 km from hagley park and 10 km from the closest beach. casual studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments have living and dining areas, as well as kitchenettes with minifridges, microwaves and stove tops. all offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, some provide balconies. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 20 min
Christchurch Casino (12 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (6 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Gondola (19 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Mona Vale Garden Park (7 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (14 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (6 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Canterbury Museum (6 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (6 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. International Antarctic Centre (17 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Punting On The Avon (7 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Port Hills (22 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Hagley Park North (20 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Tramway (5 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (7 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. | 
