apartments offer 1 or 2 bedrooms. this informal motel in a commercial area is a 14-minute walk from hagley park, 2 km from cathedral square and 4 km from christchurch railway station. parking is free. the warmly furnished rooms come with kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and complimentary wi-fi. upgraded rooms add whirlpool baths. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast is offered for a surcharge Christchurch International Airport 17 min
Mona Vale Garden Park (4 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Canterbury Museum (4 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Hagley Park North (5 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. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (13 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Gondola (21 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (14 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. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (4 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Casino (6 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Port Hills (23 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (7 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (4 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. |