Things to See and Do
The Lorenzo Motor Lodge is the perfect place to stay if you're sightseeing.
There are some wonderful day tours to see the sites of the city. We can help you book these at reception.
If you are travelling South from Christchurch to wonderful Fiordland, your team at Lorenzo Motor Lodge can advise and make reservations for you with Real Journeys, New Zealand's leading scenic tour operator in the far south of New Zealand.
Christchurch The Garden City
Lorenzo Motor Lodge is walking distance to both Hagley Park and The Botanic Gardens both of which stand up to the Garden City's reputation as one of the best botanical tourist destinations in the world.
Recently awarded the Ellerslie International Flower Show, Christchurch played host for the first time in March 2009. This colourful event takes place around the second week in March and if the first year is anything to go by, then 2010 will be a great spectacular. Book your accommodation now at Lorenzo Motor Lodge, just 300 meters from the venue.
Christchurch is the major link to the Antarctic Continent where the majority of flights depart for the ice. As such the Antarctic Centre located near the airport is the Worlds best Antarctic attraction. Here you can 'get up close and personal with the world's smallest penguin'.
The Gondola on the Port Hills, the Christchurch Tram and Punting on the Avon are just a few attractions that the City has to offer.
As Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, many cultural, musical or sporting events take place in the city. Westpac Arena, Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall and James Hay Theatre and AMI Stadium are the major event centres. You can check them for up-coming events.
Events
Christchurch is famous for it's many events and festivals appealing to the interests of a wide range of people.
Coming to Christchurch again is the World Buskers Festival. Opening on Sunday January 21 and going through to Sunday January 31, a wide range of talented people will entertain you throughout the day and night around the centre of the city.
The internationally renowned Ellerslie Flower Show, held next from 10 - 14
March 2010 was secured by Christchurch last year and held the inaugural
show in 2009. The event received wide spread praise from visitors. Lorenzo
is just 10 minutes walk to the show. If you would like us to pre-book your
tickets for any of the days then please just ask.
The full list of events may be found on the Christchurch City Council
website.
Westpac
Arena and AMI
Stadium host numerous events and sporting fixtures.
Lorenzo Motor Lodge's central location makes it easy for our guests to
attend and experience all that Christchurch has to offer.
