Holiday Inn Christchurch - Christchurch, New Zealand
356 Oxford Terrace
Christchurch, 8001 Nightly Rates(98.14 - 188.57)3 Star
Property Description
Click here to view a video of the hotelNestled alongside the banks of the River Avon on the very edge of the busy Central Business District. Experience first hand the air of tranquility & peace - due partly to location but more so to the overall layout of the hotel - the light & airy lobby, courtyards/garden settings & the genuine warmth from our professional team. Our extremely spacious rooms are fitted with all the latest equipment one would expect, from voicemail, iron & ironing boards, and hairdryers to modem connection.Dining in Willows on Avon is a culinary experience one should not miss. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner & late night supper. Willows on Avon offers an extensive a la carte menu with all meals prepared from the very best of Canterbury's farm fresh local produce & a wine list featuring a carefully chosen selection of local & international vintages.Unwind in the relaxed atmosphere of Chatz Bar or work out in our extensive Fitness Centre. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium & Sauna.Although only a 10 minute stroll along the River Avon into the heart of the Inner City, if you don't feel like walking, make use of our Complimentary Shuttle Service."The ultimate Home Away from Home experience".
Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Bath Tub
Business Center
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge Desk
Connecting Rooms
Copy Service
Cribs Available
City Center
Currency Exchange
24 Hour Front Desk
Desk with lamp
Email Service
Executive Level
FAX
Fire Alarm with Light
Florist
Gift Shop
Golf
Exercise Gym
Hairdryers Available
High speed internet access
Internet Access
Iron
Kitchenette
Kitchenette
Guest Laundromat
Lounge
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
In Room Movies
Multilingual
Free Newspaper
News Stand
Pool
Indoor Pool
Parking
Radio
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Rollaway Beds
Room Service
24 Hour Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Sauna
Secretarial Service
Security
Television with Cable
TV Remote Control
Satellite TV
Laundry/Valet Services
Wake-up Service
Miscellaneous Information
New Zealand Dollars is the native currency.
Check in time is 1300
Check out time is 1100
Time Zone is GMT+12
135 rooms.
0 suites.
2 floors.
Guarantee Policy
Credit Card Guarantee Required For All Arrivals - Deposit May Be Required During Special Events
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by hotel. Since a hotel can set a cancellation policy up to 30 days prior to arrival, please review rate rules prior to booking to avoid possible charges.
Related New Zealand Content
New Zealand is a unique land of breathtaking scenery. Craggy coastlines, sweeping golden beaches, verdant rainforests, snow-capped alpine mountains, gurgling volcanic pools, fuming active volcanoes, flashing fish-filled rivers and glacier-fed lakes compete for attention, all beneath a brilliant blue sky. Pair this with a thriving indigenous culture, bustling cosmopolitan cities, traditional towns and friendly people with a distinct lust for life and you have an outstanding and unusual combination.
New Zealand is spread over several small islands. The more developed
North Island is home to the main cities, whilst the vast empty spaces of South Island are best for escaping the crowds. Tiny, undeveloped Stewart Island is reminiscent of how New Zealand must have looked before the arrival of people.
Getting around is easy as the country has a modern and efficient transport network, quiet roads, plenty of flights and two stunningly scenic rail journeys. The plant and animal life are also excellent offering opportunities to see the varied birdlife (including kiwis), seals, dolphins and whales.
Enjoy the chance to explore two of the richest New World wine regions on the planet, taste wonderful cuisine, stroll on moody beaches, tramp through the national parks or over alpine passes on well-maintained, beautifully sited tracks.
The country is also perfect for every kind of outdoor activity. Not surprisingly, some of the world’s most cutting-edgeadventure activities originated in New Zealand. Try bungee jumping, caving or white-water rafting. Or if that is not your bag, immerse yourself in culture in the museums and galleries of New Zealand’s main cities - Auckland, Christchurch and the capital Wellington.
New Zealand was first settled at least 1,000 years ago by the Polynesian Maori, a well ordered tribal society. The first European arrival was Dutchman Abel Tasman in 1642, although it was not until the voyages of Captain James Cook, in 1769 and 1779, that the islands were charted and explored.
Since then the country has developed into one of the cleanest, greenest, most popular places to live and visit. Tourist numbers rocketed around the release of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which showcased New Zealand’s fantastic scenery to a worldwide audience.
Geography New Zealand is 1,930km (1,200 miles) southeast of Australia and consists of two major islands, North Island (116,031 sq km/44,800 sq miles) and South Island (153,540 sq km/59,283 sq miles), which are separated by Cook Strait. Stewart Island (1,750 sq km/676 sq miles) is located immediately south of South Island, and the Chatham Islands lie 800km (500 miles) to the east of Christchurch. Going from north to south, temperatures decrease. Compared to its huge neighbor Australia, New Zealand’s three islands make up a country that is relatively small (about 20% more land mass than the British Isles).
Two-thirds of the country is mountainous, a region of swift-flowing rivers, deep alpine lakes and dense subtropical forest. The country’s largest city, Auckland, is situated on the peninsula that forms the northern part of North Island. The southern part of North Island is characterized by fertile coastal plains rising up to volcanic peaks. Around Rotorua, 240km (149 miles) south of Auckland, there is thermal activity in the form of geysers, pools of boiling mud, springs of hot mineral water, silica terraces, colored craters and hissing fumaroles, which make Rotorua a world-famous tourist attraction. South Island is larger, although only about one-third of the population lives there. The Southern Alps extend the whole length of the island, culminating in Mount Cook, the country’s highest peak. In the same region are the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers.
There are also four Associated Territories: The Cook Islands, about 3,500km (2,175 miles) northeast of New Zealand; Niue, 920km (570 miles) west of the Cook Islands (area 260 sq km/100 sq miles); Tokelau, three atolls about 960km (600 miles) northwest of Niue (area 12 sq km/4 sq miles); and the Ross Dependency, which consists of over 700,000 sq km (270,270 sq miles) of the Antarctic.
Note:Cook Islands and Niue have separate individual sections in the World Travel Guide.
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