Things to do near the motel

5 min walk

Christchurch Town Hall

86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts is one of the city's most loved cultural landmarks. Sitting alongside the Ōtākaro Avon River next to Victoria Square, this iconic Warren and Mahoney-designed venue is celebrated for its world-class acoustics and stunning modernist architecture. Home to the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, it also hosts everything from comedy and theatre to big-name concerts. Check what's on before you arrive and make a night of it.

5 min walk

Forté Health

132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Staying with us for surgery or treatment at Forté Health? You're in the right place. Christchurch's leading private hospital is just a short stroll away on Peterborough Street, making us a natural choice for patients, whānau visiting loved ones, or anyone needing a comfortable and convenient base close to their care team.

6 min walk

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is the South Island's premier events and conference venue, sitting right on the banks of the Ōtākaro Avon River in the heart of the city. With its striking undulating façade inspired by the river and local iwi, it's as much a landmark to look at as it is a world-class venue to visit. Whether you're in town for a conference, expo, or public event, Te Pae is a standout destination that puts Ōtautahi firmly on the international stage.

6 min walk

Christchurch Casino

30 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Christchurch Casino is just around the corner and well worth knowing about, even if you're not there to play. With three restaurants and bars under one roof including the Monza Sports Bar with the city's biggest screen for live sports, Skylark Bar for live music on weekends, and The Café for casual all-day dining, it's a handy and lively spot for a night out without having to go far.

15 min walk

Botanic Gardens

Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, were founded in 1863 when an English oak was planted to commemorate the solemnisation of the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.

16 min walk

The Arts Centre

Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Te Matatiki Toi Ora, The Arts Centre, is a vibrant hub for culture, creativity and heritage located in the heart of the city. It's renowned for being the largest collection of heritage buildings in the country, featuring 22 striking Gothic Revival buildings originally constructed between 1877 and 1926.

18 min walk

Cardboard Cathedral

234 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, replacing ChristChurch Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

20 min walk

One NZ Stadium

218 Madras Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

One New Zealand Stadium (Te Kaha) is about a 20-minute walk away. Ōtautahi's brand new premier venue hosts the Crusaders, Canterbury rugby, NRL, and some of the biggest concerts to hit the South Island.

21 min walk

Punting on the Avon

2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Punting on the Avon is an iconic 30-minute guided river tour in Christchurch, where passengers relax in a flat-bottomed boat (a “punt”) while a guide in traditional Edwardian attire poles them along the Avon River. It is considered a top attraction in the city, offering a peaceful, eco-friendly way to view the scenery, including the Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the central city precinct.

10 min walk

New Regent Street

New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City

A short street of pastel shopfronts and cafés, with the tram running through it.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0

10 min walk

Margaret Mahy Family Playground

Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City

A large free playground beside the Avon River.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, Public domain

10 min walk

Isaac Theatre Royal

145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City

Christchurch's historic theatre, for shows and concerts.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0

10 min walk

Quake City

299 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City

The story of the Canterbury earthquakes and the rebuild. Open every day.

Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0

11 min walk

Christchurch Tram

Cathedral Junction, 109 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City

A hop-on, hop-off heritage tram loop around the central city. Tickets at Cathedral Junction.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0

14 min walk

Christchurch Art Gallery

Corner of Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City

Te Puna o Waiwhetū, the city's public art gallery.

Photo: Francis Vallance (Heritage Warrior), CC BY 2.0

16 min walk

Riverside Market

96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City

An indoor market with food stalls, cafés, bars and fresh produce.

Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0

7 min drive

Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre

Corner of Moorhouse Avenue and Antigua Street, Christchurch Central City

Pools, hydroslides and indoor sports courts.

11 min drive

Wolfbrook Arena

55 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington

Christchurch's indoor arena for concerts, sport and shows.

14 min drive

New Brighton Pier

Marine Parade, New Brighton

Walk out over the sea, then swim at He Puna Taimoana, the hot pools beside the pier.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0

18 min drive

Lyttelton

Lyttelton Harbour

A harbour town over the Port Hills, with cafés and a farmers market on Saturday mornings.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0

21 min drive

Sumner Beach

The Esplanade, Sumner

A sandy surf beach with cafés along the front.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0

22 min drive

Christchurch Adventure Park

Worsleys Road, Cashmere

A chairlift, mountain biking and a zipline tour in the Port Hills.

Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0

25 min drive

Orana Wildlife Park

793 McLeans Island Road, McLeans Island

New Zealand's open-range zoo, with lions, giraffes and native birds.

Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0

1.5 hr drive

Castle Hill (Kura Tawhiti)

State Highway 73, Castle Hill

Giant limestone boulders to walk among, on the road to Arthur's Pass.

Photo: Phillip Capper, CC BY 2.0

1.5 hr drive

Akaroa

Banks Peninsula

A harbour town with a French past, cafés and dolphin cruises.

Photo: Gregor Ronald, CC BY-SA 2.0

2 hr drive

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, 42 Amuri Avenue

An alpine village with hot thermal pools, walks and mountain biking.

Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0

2 hr drive

Mt Hutt

Mt Hutt Ski Area, above Methven

A big ski field above Methven, open in winter.

Photo: Mw12310, CC BY-SA 3.0

2.5 hr drive

Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass National Park

A mountain village in the Southern Alps, by car or on the TranzAlpine train.

Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 4.0

2.5 hr drive

Kaikōura

Kaikōura coast

Whale watching, dolphins and seals on the coast.

Photo: Clilly4, CC BY-SA 4.0

3 hr drive

Lake Tekapo

Mackenzie Basin

A turquoise lake under the mountains, on the road to Aoraki Mount Cook.

Photo: Steve Collis, CC BY 2.0