Motel Prices in Christchurch

... . We were picked up from our motel and taken to the Antarctic centre first, then to the "New Zealand Experience", then the Christchurch gondola finished off with a trip on the tram around the city. The antarctic centre had a few good attractions... the ...

... but eventually a replacement plane was found and we left 4 hours late. Not only were we late getting into Christchurch, but the immigration procedures here are the strictest we have encountered anywhere on our travels (with the exception of Sierra ...

... , I promise! We also brought food for the  journey back to Nelson tomorrow, as I refuse to pay the hyped up prices in  coffee shops etc. I came out of the supermarket feeling slightly deflated and ripped off... after buying my  meals in ...

... out. That night we listened to the radio and briefly watched some of the scenes on the television. A slow, steady stream of Christchurch evacuees arrived and we watched them through the window. That night was restless, there were many aftershocks and we ...

... It wasn't hard to find somewhere with a vacancy and were soon on our way to the City Worchester Motel. They were minutes walk away from the heart of Christchurch. With many mouths to feed I found it easier to buy groceries from the supermarket up the ...

... Immigration officials will never be as welcoming or as friendly as those given by their NZ equivalents. Since landing everyone in Christchurch has been really friendly and helpful. The flight into NZ over the mountain ranges along the western side of the ...

... no recourse in their usual system. What a ridiculous rule. So we are airborne again and just finishing the 3 hour flight to Christchurch. We cannot see the lights yet but we are passing over the Southern Alps which dominate the Southern Island when we hit ...

... the mountains. After fixing our own breakfast at the motel and checking out we all went to Hanmer Springs thermal pools. Bargain entry prices at $18 for adults and only $14 for seniors! The springs were lovely with another fantastic view of the mountains. ...

... 2 hours time difference = 17:05 local time. Queue at Immigration takes about 20 minutes. Go out and get the shuttle bus into Christchurch. Nice polite female driver. Pleasant drive into town on a nice sunny afternoon. On the way in I see 2 Triumph 2000 Mk ...

... we decide to head this way and see what kind of accommodations we could find and if none, then just keep going on our way to Christchurch where we fly out to Australia. Lake Tekapo had one affordable room left in the whole village and we got it. It's ...

... in a sharehouse nearby. Eight years later the same landmarks still shape the scenery. Situated at an intersection of major Christchurch roads surrounding a church, the intersection is widely known as Church Corner. Several buses stop there and student ...

... motel accommodations, with a meal or two covered. As a bonus, Jodee helped me with my accommodations bookings for my nights in Christchurch that were not a part of the tour. Not having been on an organised tour before, I was impressed beyond belief at ...

... in town instead, and brought them back to the motel for an afternoon of surfing the net and watching tv. Had intentions of getting some crayfish but the prices are just too extortionate. Dinner was expensive enough in the little pub just down the ...

... , yet breathable, so decide to go with DP's new coat, plus hire of coat for MP, overpants for both. Get a list of hire prices, but will probably get ours from the recommended Bev' Place tomorrow.    Swap our parking bay for one in the shade, ...

... drive, we passed through Ikamatua. The only reason I feel a need to mention this little town is because at the local gas station, the prices on the sign were displayed as "Arm" and "Leg." That made me laugh out loud, so I thought I'd share. Something is ...

... was a hit, as has been most every place in New Zealand thus far.  The only curious event from Christchurch was that, upon checking out of the motel and starting up the car, Tracy and I looked at each other and realized that we had no idea what city ...

... time to stop.    Even the roof of the building is in the shape of a salmon!  We found a motel close to the airport in Christchurch because we figured we would leave the rental car the night before our flight and catch a cab to the ...

... addition to any decent bar. Only one night here, moving on fast and we head through to Lake Tekapo heading southwest of Christchurch.  This was a mightily worthwhile trip, the drive was so stunning we gasped the whole way along the route, with clear ...

... view) as they closed at 5 but were directed to a fabulous spot (The Old Vicarage - mark it down Rollie) close to Christchurch. 2 gourmet meals with local wines and beer in a garden setting for $70 NZ (about $55 Cdn.) Today was a travel day. ...

... ; Town was pretty busy, partly due, I guess, to the Super 14 rugby game that I learnt was being played here as the Christchurch stadium was ‘broken’. I went to Paradiso backpackers & asked to see the options – fatal because the lady ...