Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

A comfortable, bright and charming 3-bedroom holiday home, decorated to create a calming and homely atmosphere, you'll feel settled in and relaxed from the minute you arrive - Welcome to Leave of Absence! Equipped with some of those holiday must-haves including Fibre WiFi to keep you connected and a Nespresso machine to help you start each day with air-conditioning for summer stays and a heat pump to keep you warm in winter. Glass doors in the lounge open onto the sheltered patio, garden and dedicated outdoor dining and BBQ area. Enjoy the downtime in the great outdoor area with fruit trees, a herb garden and a waterfall or head out to explore the local activities, you're an easy 7-minute drive from the airport and the Avonhead Mall. Within 20mins drive is Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens, both known for being a beautiful place to walk or cycle through. The Banks Peninsula, is just over an hours drive, for a day of dolphin watching. A delightful Christchurch escape awaits at Leave of Absense! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your 2 king single beds in bedroom 3 can be put together to make a super king - please request upon booking.

Known as the Garden City of New Zealand, Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island. Historic buildings fill the streets and the tranquil Avon River runs through its centre, making for great picnic spots along the willow-lined riverbanks. Visitor attractions include the Botanical Gardens, the International Antarctic centre, the Christchurch Art Gallery and the Christchurch Gondola. In summer, the nearby beaches are a great option for relaxing days in the sun. All of our Christchurch holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.