Terrace Downs High Country Resort Course offers a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course, rated as one of the top courses and golfing destinations in New Zealand. Based at the foothills of the Southern Alps, there are very few scenic alpine courses like it.  It offers a unique mixture of Parkland's and Links style with the underlying philosophy of the course development assuring its integration into the natural environment and the respect and enjoyment of all who play on it. The views of the Rakaia Gorge and mountain vistas remain a constant challenge for players to keep their eye on the ball!

The Clearwater Resort Course is a par 72 championship course is home to the HSBC NZ PGA Championship. Designed by John Darby in consultation with New Zealand golfing legend, Sir Bob Charles, the course combines elements of links golf inspired by the great Scottish courses with parkland golf, more reminiscent of Florida.  Playable year-round, the course meanders around a succession of spring-fed lakes and trout-filled streams, with uninterrupted views of the spectacular Southern Alps.

The oldest club in Christchurch, the Shirley Links Course where the course will surprise you as its a real gem, although not a resort course it is as good as any golf course in the South Island and has held plenty of NZ Opens, as well as numerous amateur events, it also has water hazards and plenty of bunkers.

The Russley Golf Course is one of the best Christchurch courses with water hazards loads of fairway and greenside bunkers, the condition of the course is always in top notch order.  With tree lined fairways and deep rough it is one of the best tests of golf in Christchurch and has a remarkable layout which has hosted several NZ Opens over the years.

A course that has been improving in leaps and bounds over the last ten years is the Templeton Golf Course where the greens are back to there best and with 5 great par 5's one with a water hazard as well as some short and long par 4 holes this course keeps you on your toes.  Peter the resident pro is a great bloke and will make you feel very welcome, and they have a haggle competition most days.

One of Christchurch's underrated gems is the Coringa Golf Course, it's a championship length course off the blue tees, and still a great test of golf off the forward tees, it is a traditional parkland's layout which has it's golf holes going in all different directions, it's one of those courses where after 5 holes you wouldn't know which direction the clubhouse was. It has a great balance of short and long holes and it has hosted a lot of big amateur events in the last few years.

The warm setting of this hotel is not only reflected in the stylish rooms, sumptuous restaurants and spacious public areas, but most impotantly, it is ideally situated central to Victoria Square and beside the Avon River, the Crown Plaza has the city at it's doorstep. It is physically linked to the Christchurch Convention Centre and adjacent to the Christchurch Casino, and just minutes from all leading attractions.

Apollo Motel is approximately 5 mins by car to Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Airport, and some wonderful entertainment centres including, Riccarton and Addington Raceways, the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Art Centre and Wildlife Reserves.  An excellent selection of quality bars and restaurants offering a variety of National and International Cuisine are within easy walking distance of Apollo Motel.

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Crown Plaza Hotel 

 $1199 per person

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Apollo Motel

 $1139 per person

 $999 per person