Useful Christchurch Information
Born and bred in Christchurch, your 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 help you plan your tour package of the South Island.
Travelling further throughout the South Island, visit www.aspiremotels.co.nz
"South Island motels offering hospitality plus".
Need a shuttle? ring - Almac Shuttles 0800 202 203 great for early flights from Christchurch Airport.
Tickets for AMI Stadium - all rugby games in Christchurch, Westpac Arena, Christchurch Town Hall Performing Arts
and Christchurch Convention Centre visit www.ticketek.com – all the great
entertainment venues Christchurch has to offer.
For a taxi visit - www.bluestartaxis.org.nz
For car rentals visit www.aaacarrentals.co.nz
Rugby Holiday 2011 - Get your tickets for the following games - watch them train at Rugby Park, QE 11 Park, Christ College, Linwood (LRC) - ring us for your rugby/group accommodation now:
| Sat | Sept 10th | Argentina v England | Christchurch Stadium |
| Sun | Sept 11th | Australia v Italy | Christchurch Stadium |
| Sun | Sept 18th | England v Europe 1 | Christchurch Stadium |
| Sun | Sept 25th | Argentina v Scotland | Christchurch Stadium |
| Sat | Oct 1st | Australia v Europe 2 | Christchurch Stadium |
| Sat | Sat Oct 8th | QF2: W Pool B v RU Pool A | Christchurch Stadium |
| Sun | Sun Oct 9th | QF4: W Pool A v RU Pool B | Christchurch Stadium |
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
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
