Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-980 4252;
www.hakalodge.com
;
518 Linwood Ave, Woolston; dm/d/apt $32/79/170; )
Sprawled across three floors of a modern suburban house, Haka Lodge is one of Christ-
church's newest hostels. Rooms are spotless and colourful, and end-of-day treats include
a comfy lounge and bird-filled garden.
Old Countryhouse
HOSTEL $
( 03-381 5504;
www.oldcountryhousenz.com
;
437 Gloucester St, Linwood; dm $35-37, d with/
without bathroom $102/92; )
Spread between three separate villas, 1km east of
Latimer Sq, this chilled-out hostel has handmade wooden furniture, a reading lounge and
a lovely garden filled with native ferns. A spa pool and sauna heat things up.
Christchurch Top 10
HOLIDAY PARK $
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-352 9176;
www.christchurchtop10.co.nz
; 39 Meadow St, Papanui; sites $39-50, unit with/
without bathroom from $94/76; )
It could do with some freshening up, but
this is the best of Christchurch's holiday parks. Accommodation ranges from sites to
simple cabins and motel units, and there's an indoor pool, games rooms and a playground
for the kids.
Airport Gateway
MOTEL $$$
( 03-358 7093;
www.airportgateway.co.nz
; 45 Roydvale Ave, Burnside; d $155-195; )
Handy for those early flights, this large motel has a variety of rooms with good facilities.
A 24-hour airport transfer is available at no extra charge. The newer block is very com-
fortable and good value.
Eating
Following the February 2011 earthquake, many restaurants were forced to abandon their
damaged buildings and move to the suburbs. As a result you'll find some real treats lurk-
ing in unlikely blocks of neighbourhood shops. Key dining precincts are Victoria St (to
the northwest of the City Centre), Addington, Riccarton, Merivale and the beachside sub-
urb of Sumner.
