Useful Christchurch Information

Born and bred in Christchurch, your Cranford Oak Motel hosts Greg and Sandy have a wealth of knowledge about all major points of interest. We will try to minimise your time travelling in the car so you can enjoy everything the South Island of New Zealand has to offer. We will be very pleased to assist you in advising daytrips, booking your excursions or helping you plan your tour package of the South Island, New Zealand.

Travelling further throughout the South Island, visit www.aspiremotels.co.nz
Cromwell  - Stay at Lake Dunstan Motel visit www.lakedunstanmotel.co.nz
Dunedin - Stay at Portobello Motel, Otago Peninsula visit www.portobellomotels.com
Akaroa - Stay at La Rochelle Motel visit www.larochellemotel.co.nz
All part of the Aspire Group "South Island motels offering hospitality plus".

Need a shuttle? ring - Almac Shuttles 0800 202 203 or Supershuttles 0800 748 885. Great shuttle service available for international and domestic arrival / departures at Christchurch Airport.
 
For car rentals visit www.aaacarrentals.co.nz 

With a great number of parks and mature trees everywhere, the name "The Garden City" is very apt. To the west the city is flanked by Hagley Park Botanic Gardens, the most famous of all the many parks in the greater metropolitan area. Christchurch is proud to host the Ellerslie Flower Show for the keen garden lover  www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz

Places to visit while in Christchurch New Zealand:
Our wonderful Court Theatre visit-  www.courttheatre.org.nz . The Art Gallery will open to the public soon visit- www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz .  
Open now is the Canterbury Museum visit- www.canterburymuseum.com . The Christchurch Casino, with their courtesy van, is a must for great entertainment. Visit - www.christchurchcasino.co.nz
The Antarctic Centre is a must for all visitors to Christchurch especially the 4D Extreme Movie Theatre. Visit -  www.iceberg.co.nz  Enquire on the Blue Penguin feeding times.