| room service is available, but there's no air-conditioning. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this straightforward apartment motel is 3 km from christchurch botanic gardens and 7 km from the international antarctic centre. amenities include laundry facilities, a business centre and free parking. streamlined studio and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments with modern decor feature kitchenettes and dining tables, as well as free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. some units have 2 storeys and/or balconies
Christchurch International Airport 11 min
Orana Wildlife Park (18 min)
Open-range zoo with species such as giraffes, gorillas, lions, white rhinos & the native kiwi bird. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (13 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Canterbury Museum (11 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Air Force Museum of New Zealand (6 min)
Exhibits on the country's military aviation history along with aircraft, tours & a flight simulator. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (7 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (15 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Gondola (22 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (11 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Punting On The Avon (11 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. International Antarctic Centre (11 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (11 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Hagley Park North (7 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Port Hills (21 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Casino (11 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. | 
