in the coastal neighbourhood of new brighton, this relaxed b&b lies a 6-minute walk from the beach, 8 km from the cardboard cathedral and 9 km from canterbury museum. other amenities include a communal kitchen, a chapel and a garden. . a breakfast buffet is provided, and parking is free. simply furnished rooms (no air-conditioning) provide complimentary wi-fi and tvs Christchurch International Airport 26 min
Bridge of Remembrance (16 min) Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (17 min) Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (16 min) These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Casino (14 min) Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. International Antarctic Centre (23 min) Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Canterbury Museum (16 min) Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Punting On The Avon (17 min) Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (19 min) Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Sumner Beach (15 min) Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (16 min) Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Port Hills (26 min) Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min) Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Gondola (15 min) Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Hagley Park North (16 min) Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Mona Vale Garden Park (19 min) Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. |