Welcome to 219 on Johns Motel and Holiday park (formerly the Groynes Motel). We are situated on the Johns Road by pass, 10 minutes north of the Christchurch International Airport, and opposite the Groynes, one of Christchurch's top recreation areas. Close by are the Clearwater Golf Resort, Antarctic Centre, Willowbank & Orana Wildlife Parks.
Motel:
10 spacious, warm, clean and sunny rooms.
Studio Rooms - 6 studio motels, with double or twin single beds.
Family units - 4 family motels, each with two bedroom areas. Each unit has a double bed and single beds. These units can accomodate 4-6 adults.
Holiday Park:
We have 27 powered sites suitable for caravans and/or camper vans. There are also 12 un-powered sites suitable for tents or smaller vehicles.
The support building for the camp has a fully equipped kitchen, TV lounge and showers and toilets. Also available...
Cot/highchair
Private off-street parking for cars, boats, floats & trailers
Free long term airport parking available (conditions apply)
Grazing for horses (conditions apply)
Barbecue area
Laundry
Dump station (free to guests, $5 for casuals)
Wheelchair access
Motel:
10 spacious, warm, clean and sunny rooms.
Studio Rooms - 6 studio motels, with double or twin single beds.
Family units - 4 family motels, each with two bedroom areas. Each unit has a double bed and single beds. These units can accomodate 4-6 adults.
Holiday Park:
We have 27 powered sites suitable for caravans and/or camper vans. There are also 12 un-powered sites suitable for tents or smaller vehicles.
The support building for the camp has a fully equipped kitchen, TV lounge and showers and toilets. Also available...
Cot/highchair
Private off-street parking for cars, boats, floats & trailers
Free long term airport parking available (conditions apply)
Grazing for horses (conditions apply)
Barbecue area
Laundry
Dump station (free to guests, $5 for casuals)
Wheelchair access
- www.219onjohns.co.nz
- 3-323 8640
- Fax 3-323 8402
- [email protected]
- 219 Johns Road, SH 1, Christchurch
- Tourist Attractions
- Clearwater Golf Resort:
Set within 465 acres and just minutes from the Motel, New Zealand's premier lifestyle resort has something for everyone. Play the 18 hole HSBC NZ PGA Championship golf course enjoy the driving range, tennis courts, walking trails, on site fly fishing, or try your hand at archery. Explore the nine kilometres of walking tracks which span the perimeter of the golf course, adjacent farmlands and ecological heritage sites.
Giant Chess :
The Giant Chess Set in Cathedral Square has become a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. Anyone can use the chess set, which is available every day depending on the weather.
Friday Lunchtime Concerts:
Christchurch City Council organises lunchtime concerts in Cathedral Square every Friday, throughout the year and feature all sorts of performances. Most concerts feature local bands playing popular, folk and original music.
The Groynes Recreational Reserve:
The Groynes offers variety and fun for all ages and its right next door! Including walking tracks, picnic areas and coin-operated barbeques, trout fishing opportunities, the lakes and waterways provide both recreational activities, a variety of fun watercraft are available for hire, and habitat for wildlife such as trout and waterfowl. A suspension bridge crosses the river to a lake used by the Christchurch Model Yacht Club.
Willowbank Wildlife Park & Restaurant:
Just 10 minues away at Willowbank you'll find such a wide range of New Zealand wildlife. Willowbank provides you with a "Kiwi Guarantee" and is home to New Zealand's largest and most accessible kiwi viewing area. With this unique experience, you will see our natural splendour first hand, and see Kiwis that aren't displayed behind glass. Much of the wildlife wanders free in natural bush surroundings, and is able to be petted and fed.
We are located on Johns Road, which is the main by pass road on the north-south highway through Christchurch.
If you are travelling from north : We are 1500m from the Johns Road/Main north Road intersection, and we are on the left hand side of the road.
If you are travelling from south : We are about 4 km north of the Christchurch airport, we are on your right hand side.
If you are travelling from north : We are 1500m from the Johns Road/Main north Road intersection, and we are on the left hand side of the road.
If you are travelling from south : We are about 4 km north of the Christchurch airport, we are on your right hand side.
