Useful Christchurch Information

Born and bred in Christchurch, your hosts of Cranford Oak Motel, 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 help 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
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 great for early flights to and from Christchurch Airport.

For car rentals visit www.aaacarrentals.co.nz

2011 IPC Athletics World Championships 21 - 30 January 2011. Ring us for your  accommodation we have accessible suites, downfloor suites available. We are one of the closest motels to QE2 and we look forward to welcoming competitors, supporters and spectators to Christchurch in January 2011.

Rugby Holiday 2011 - Get your tickets for the following games at Stadium Christchurch - Cranford Oak Motel is close to training grounds - Rugby Park, QE 11 Park, Christ College, Linwood (LRC) - ring us for your rugby/group or individual accommodation for this major rugby event in 2011.
"Rugby World Cup 2011 will be an exciting time for New Zealand as we host one of the world's premier sports
events" - Martin Snedden CEO RNZ 2011

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

Visitors can take a tour around Christchurch city on foot or by historic tram www.tram.co.nz and see some of the historic buildings or relax at the Arts Centre www.artscentre.org.nz and enjoy the variety of local crafts and ethnic food stalls and galleries. The Arts Centre is also home to the Court Theatre www.courttheatre.org.nz . Nearby attractions include the Art Gallery www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz, the Canterbury Museum www.canterburymuseum.com . The Christchurch Casino, with their courtesy van is a must for great entertainment. Visit - www.christchurchcasino.co.nz

Further Afield.

Westcoast - Join the TranzAlpine train trip to Greymouth and enjoy the spectacular scenery through the Canterbury high country, stop at Arthurs Pass, travel onto Greymouth through rural Westland's lakes and rain forest. Visit - www.tranzscenic.co.nz or ring us for our suggestions.

Akaroa - 1.5 hrs drive from Cranford Oak Motel
Akaroa has a unique place in New Zealand's history as the only French settlement in the country and only 85 kilometres from Christchurch. Nestled on the slopes of a now extinct volcano you can even swim with the dolphins. Visit - www.swimmingwithdolphins.co.nz

Hanmer Springs - 1.5 hrs drive from Cranford Oak Motel
Nestled in the magnificent South Island high country, Hanmer Springs with the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools is a perfect day trip. Visit - www.hanmersprings.co.nz

Kaikoura - 2.5 hrs drive from Cranford Oak Motel
A small fishing town with rich Maori history now famous for its whale watching by sea or air.
Kaikoura is also accessible by rail. Visit - www.whalewatch.co.nz