The slopes are calling — and Belle Bonne Motel is where your winter adventure begins.
Planning a ski trip to Canterbury? Many skiers and snowboarders choose to stay in the high country, but there's a lot to be said for basing yourself in Christchurch instead. Here's our practical guide, from a team that sees plenty of happy, tired skiers come through the door each winter.
Christchurch gives you the best of both worlds: the mountains within about an hour's drive of our door, and a proper city on hand for restaurants, supermarkets and rest-day outings. If the weather closes in on the fields, there's plenty to do without leaving town.
It also means flexibility. You can change your plans from day to day depending on conditions, without having to move accommodation.
Belle Bonne Motel in Sockburn, Christchurch, is just 7 minutes from Christchurch Airport. Fly in, pick up your hire car and be settled in almost before you know it. The same goes for departure day, when a short drive to the terminal takes the stress out of the last morning.
Good snow rewards an early start. With a full kitchen in your unit you can make breakfast and pack lunches before you leave, rather than waiting for a café to open. Covered parking means you can load skis and boards out of the weather and get on the road promptly.
For direct bookers, early check-in is one of our perks, which is handy if your flight lands at first light and you'd like to drop your bags and get going.
Ski days are wonderfully messy. Gloves, thermals and socks all come home damp. Your self-contained unit means you can spread things out to dry, and guests who book direct enjoy free laundry, so you can start each day with fresh layers. Details of what's included are on our book direct page.
Daily servicing keeps your unit fresh while you're out, and free WiFi lets you check the field reports from the couch the night before.
Travelling with children? Our two-bedroom units are family-friendly, with separate sleeping spaces and a kitchen where you can cook meals everyone will eat. Browse the options on our accommodation page.
One last tip: always check the official ski field websites for conditions and road status before you drive, and give yourself plenty of time.
When you're ready to book, head to bellebonnemotel.co.nz and book direct for the best rate. If you'd like to talk it over first, call us on +64 3 348 8458 and we'll gladly help you choose the right unit.
The Belle Bonne team
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