| guest laundry facilities are offered, as is continental breakfast for an extra fee. the simple mixed-gender and single-sex dorms feature free wi-fi, along with shared bathrooms. some quarters provide flat-screen tvs. amenities include a communal kitchen, a lounge and lockers, as well as an outdoor patio with a barbecue. set in the city centre, this down-to-earth hostel in an early 19th-century building is a 4-minute walk from the canterbury museum and 9 km from outdoor activities at christchurch adventure park. private rooms are available, and some offer en suite facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Christchurch International Airport 19 min
Bridge of Remembrance (5 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. International Antarctic Centre (16 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Hagley Park North (2 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (4 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Christchurch Casino (12 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Mona Vale Garden Park (6 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (17 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (3 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (3 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. Punting On The Avon (5 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (14 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Tramway (10 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Christchurch Gondola (19 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Port Hills (19 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Canterbury Museum (4 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. | 
