Elmwood Park is a pleasant spot to take a break. Have a picnic, throw a Frisbee around or just lie on the soft grass and shut your eyes for a while.

When it comes to free activities and attractions to add to your Merivale schedule, Elmwood Park is a good place to start. But this recreation and green space is just one of countless things that lure tourists to this small suburb. Make your way to nearby Mona Vale, Canterbury Museum and Riccarton House to round off your day of sightseeing.

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Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Christchurch City Centre

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Dec 10 - Dec 12

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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)

Laundry was close by air conditioning perfect

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Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

$227

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Dec 10 - Dec 12

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

I was very disappointed with this room. In fact, I wouldn't call it a room, more a space at the end of a small corridor with a double bed squashed in against the curtains. Other than that, that staff were very nice and helpful and the location was fantastic, walking distance from everything in the inner city. Room, terrible. Staff and location, terrific.

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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre

$214

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Dec 10 - Dec 12

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9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)

Everything was very good. Our only disappointment was that there was no Sky/Cable TV.

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