Christchurch, New Zealand

WHEN YOU VISIT THE South Island of New Zealand BE SURE TO STAY AT A QUALITY ASPIRE Motel RESORT

ASPIRE cranford oak IN Christchurch

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.

Need a shuttle? ring - Almac Shuttles 0800 202 203. Great for early flights to and from ChristchurchAirport.

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. Christchurchis proud to host the Ellerslie Flower Show for the keen garden lover  www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz 

Places to visit while in Christchurch:

Our wonderful Court Theatre visit-  www.courttheatre.org.nz . The ArtGallerywill open to the public soon visit- www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz .  

Open now is the CanterburyMuseumvisit- www.canterburymuseum.com . The Christchurch Casino, with their courtesy van, is a must for great entertainment. Visit -www.christchurchcasino.co.nz

Further Afield

West Coast
Join the TranzAlpine train trip to Greymouth and enjoy the spectacular scenery through the Canterburyhigh country, stop at ArthursPass, travel onto Greymouth through rural Westland's lakes and rainforest. Visit -www.tranzscenic.co.nz or ring us for our suggestions.

Akaroa
1.5 hrs drive from Aspire Cranford Oak Motel
Akaroa has a unique place in New Zealand's history as the only French settlement in the country. It is 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 Aspire Cranford Oak Motel
Nestled in the magnificent South Islandhigh 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 Aspire 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