Avonhead Lodge Motel provides top quality
affordable Christchurch motel accommodation.
While staying in our Christchurch accommodation
you'll find plenty to see and do in the region.
Christchurch is the largest of all the South Island
cities having a population in excess of 300,000.
Situated at the confluence of the Heathcote
and Avon rivers with a back-drop of the port
hills, Christchurch is the hub of the South
Island. The visitor will immediately notice
the very English style layout of the city with
its central square and parallel streets running
east, west, north and south. With a great number
of parks and trees that are everywhere, the
name the Garden City, is very apt.
Winding its way through the city is the Avon
River, it gently flows as it makes its way to
the sea near Sumner beach. The Avon River is
a focal point for relaxation where you can enjoy
an afternoon watching various wildlife, the
occasional canoeist or take a trip on the very
English Punts enjoying champagne & strawberries
and a picnic hamper.
In Cathedral Square, you will find Buskers
and street stalls. You may also enjoy the architecture
of Christchurch's central Cathedral. The city
also boasts a fully restored Victorian electric
tram. The loop that you take passes many of
the sights and is well worth the time to travel
back in time to the pace of yesteryear. Relax
at the Art Centre and enjoy the variety of stalls
and galleries.
Surrounding the city there are a multitude
of activities for all walks of life. Including
golf courses and driving ranges, tennis courts,
wild life parks, walking tracks, cycle tracks,
wind surfing, boating and much more. During
the winter there are great ski fields within
1-2 hours drive, and the sea and river fishing
is abundant but check to see what license you
require and season regulations.
To help the visitor during their stay the city
offers a variety of first class restaurants,
serving a variety of dishes that will impress.
There are a great number of cafe bars that will
provide sustenance to the thirstiest of travellers
and some of the local wines are beginning to
find favour worldwide.
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Orana Wildlife Park |
Feed the giraffes in tranquil,
spacious surroundings |
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve |
Observe the national icon the Kiwi |
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Akaroa |
Take a Cruise around the Banks Peninsula
and spot the dolphins |
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Kaikoura |
Go Whale Watching |
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Hanmer Springs |
Relax in the Thermal Springs |
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Antarctic Centre |
Experience the challenging Antarctic environment
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