Happy Holidays : Last Minute Specials

This is where we would want to stay if we came to Christchurch.
Bartlett by the Park is an ideal base to see the sights of Christchurch. If you don’t fancy taking a car to the city, you can walk or cycle through the park (or rent a Lime scooter) and you will arrive in the area with the arts centre, art galleries, city centre and the tourist tram.
You can walk through the park to the centre of town and all the city sights. Walking in the other direction you will have numerous eating options and you can shop in Christchrch's largest shopping centre, Westfield Mall. The Riccarton area has a fantastic array of cafes and resturants. There are so many great options within walking distance! If you don’t fancy cooking you can eat out in a different place every meal. Our visitors’ guide will point you to some of our favourites.
Hagley park is one of Christchurch’s greatest assets and it is on your doorstop so you can avail of all it offers: Shared walk and cycle paths, botanic gardens, children’s playground, golf, Ilex Cafe etc. The cherry blossom trees in spring, annual light festival and New Years Eve fireworks are calendar highlights.
If you are fortunate enough to be here at the weekend you can walk to the fabulous Deans Bush Saturday Morning Farmers Market or drive to the Sunday market at Riccarton Racecourse.
If you enjoy keeping fit while away from home, you are close to gyms as well as having the park practically on your doorstep the park for runs/ cycles/ fitness stations.
Families enjoy the relative quietness of Bartett Street, the enclosed outdoor space for children to play and the proximity to Hagley Park and childrens playground. If you are visiting with children, make sure to visit the Margaret Mahy Playground in the city.
You can take some great day trips from here: including the scenic French Village of Akaroa and the Thermal springs at Hanmer Springs. You can go skiing at Porter Heights or Mt Hutt. The TransAlpine Train trip is a popular excursion.