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.

The Waimari Beach Golf Course, which has just undergone a massive tree felling process and the addition of a new water hazard, has a reputation for having the fastest and truest greens in the region, it is also very close to the beach and with a lot of the trees gone gives it a true links feel.

Right next door to Waitikiri golf course is the Windsor Golf Course, it is the shorter of the 3 courses but be warned it is a tight test, with out of bounds on the first three holes and a huge lateral water hazard that comes into play on 4 holes, it is also one of the few Christchurch courses with elevated tees and greens and is a lot more hilly than other Canterbury courses.

Set in the tranquillity of the country, yet close to the city, McLean's Island Golf Course is regarded as a fine test.  Beautifully groomed, providers pleasure and a challenge for all abilities and rated Canterbury's No.1 test of golf (1998), flat and easy to walk.  Irrigated Greens, Tees and Fairways, with good drainage allowing for play in all weathers

Avondale Golf Course in Christchurch offers a challenging 18 holes, with a Men's Par of 70, measuring 5422 metres and Ladies Par of 71, measuring 5071 metres. The course has an automated watering system in place, making the course very enjoyable to walk.

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 

 $949 per person

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Apollo Motel

 $849 per person

 $749 per person