... a mistake with Ashleigh - it is actually on a side street in Riccarton, very close to the lovely Mona Vale Gardens, so will be quieter than the other two. Motels in NZ are actually very good value for money, because they are more like an apartment than a hotel room ... more

... a few weeks ago, which is right next to the botanic gardens. Art Gallery despite being a moden building and withstood the quakes, isn't yet open due to it being used by City Council staff as temporary offices and an apartment building next to it needing to be demolished ... more

... I cancel the 2 nights apartment in Christchurch and start our way to Hokitika? We are 3 adults and 2 young children, planning to take a campervan from Christchurch. We have 25 days in NZ South Island. Hope everything will be fine by then. Looking forward to the holiday, hope ... more

... reservation at a motels or apartment you should reconfirm NOW just to make certain. The chances of getting anything on 'a walk-in' basis is likely remote. Again, repeating the general information from my post on the thread 'New Zealand Is Open', accommodation within a 2-hour drive radius of ... more

... all the CBD hotels and apartments in Christchurch 'out-of-action' (a loss of some 1800 beds)for the foreseeable future, there is heavy pressure on available motel and B&B accommodation. You will need to pre-book accommodation if you intend or need to spend a night in Christchurch ... more

... swop a campervan (3 berths) over Christmas/NY in return for same period (about two weeks) in our lovely KL apartment? Like our home for yours - except we get your campervan? Or any ideas of were to post this offer online to see if any interest out there? Ideas welcomed ... more

... there in Christchurch. My sisters apartment block in the middle of the city has been severly damaged and has had to stay with friends in the suburbs but lucky she and other friends are still alive. But for 65 others now confirmed dead were not so lucky Such a devastating ... more