| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, some of which are split-level, add full kitchens and separate lounges with sofabeds. free perks include beach towels and parking. there's also a coin-operated laundry and an outdoor shower. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this casual village motel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest beach, and 14 km from both hagley park and christchurch botanic gardens. the airy, modern studios offer free wi-fi, satellite tv and dvd players, plus kitchenettes and patios/balconies; upgraded studios feature whirlpool baths
Christchurch International Airport 34 min
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (33 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Ferrymead Heritage Park (9 min)
Heritage museum featuring 1900s-style structures, machinery & rides on old-fashioned trains. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (22 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Casino (20 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Christchurch Gondola (12 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (23 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Port Hills (27 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (22 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. International Antarctic Centre (34 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Punting On The Avon (22 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Canterbury Museum (22 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (17 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Mona Vale Garden Park (26 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Hagley Park North (22 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Sumner Beach (3 min) | 
