| suites add whirlpool tubs. this modern hotel is a 15-minute walk from christchurch botanic gardens and 3 km from christchurch art gallery and the deconsecrated anglican christchurch cathedral, which was built between 1864 and 1904. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is offered. parking is free. the elegant rooms come with free wi-fi, minifridges and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some rooms have kitchenettes
Christchurch International Airport 15 min
Mona Vale Garden Park (4 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (5 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Hagley Park North (1 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Casino (5 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (5 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. International Antarctic Centre (12 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (8 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Port Hills (20 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Punting On The Avon (6 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (12 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Canterbury Museum (5 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Bridge of Remembrance (6 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Gondola (21 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. | 
