Attractions

Aalton Motel Limited is located close to Hagley Park, 165 hectares of parkland, including beautiful floral displays, the world-class botanic gardens, the cricket oval, netball centre, and the Ilex cafe/function rooms, plus walking, running, and biking tracks. Regular guided tours are conducted throughout the year, except winter.

The historic Victorian homestead Mona Vale is also close to Aalton Motel. Surrounded by 5.5 hectares of English gardens, mature trees, and a lily pond, Mona Vale is an idyllic place to meander. Christchurch City’s rebuild is going ahead in leaps and bounds, with new buildings, shops, and businesses opening up regularly.

The charming view of the city

Riccarton Bush is also located close to Aalton Motel, with 12 hectares of native forest reserve, beautiful gardens, and a historic homestead. On Saturday mornings Riccarton Bush hosts a Farmers’ Market, with local fruit and veg growers, butchers, bakers, brewers, baristas, winemakers, cheesemakers, and farmers selling their wares in a lively atmosphere.