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Canterbury, located in the central-eastern South Island of New Zealand, is a captivating travel destination offering a blend of natural beauty and urban charm. As the largest region in New Zealand by area, it boasts diverse landscapes from the majestic Southern Alps to the serene Canterbury Plains. Staying in Canterbury provides a variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels in Christchurch to cozy lodges in smaller towns like Timaru and Ashburton.

Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island, is a vibrant hub with a rich cultural scene, making it one of the best neighbourhoods to stay. Visitors can explore the stunning Botanic Gardens, the innovative Cardboard Cathedral, and the bustling Riverside Market. For those seeking adventure, the nearby Port Hills offer hiking and biking trails with breathtaking views.

Top attractions include the scenic TranzAlpine train journey, the picturesque Banks Peninsula, and the historic town of Akaroa, known for its French heritage and dolphin encounters. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Canterbury offers an unforgettable experience for every traveller.

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Aachen Place Motel
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Motel in Greymouth · 166.74 km from centre

8.8

 

339 reviews

Located in Greymouth, Aachen Place Motel is just steps from Grey District Aquatic Centre and 10 minutes by foot from Monteith's Brewing Company. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from West Coast Rail Trail and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jade Country Greymouth.

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Haka House Lake Tekapo
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Hostel in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.15 km from centre

8.6

 

218 reviews

When you stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo. This eco-certified hostel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maclaren Footbridge.

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The Landsborough Tekapo
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.40 km from centre

9.7

 

228 reviews

The Landsborough Tekapo offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Offering a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like skiing, cycling, and fishing. Guests at The Landsborough Tekapo can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles away.

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Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Aparthotel in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.47 km from centre

8.0

 

3,077 reviews

Breakfast available

Located in Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue. This luxury aparthotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tekapo Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Tekapo.

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Skyblue Tekapo
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.58 km from centre

9.0

 

663 reviews

Skyblue Tekapo offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay. The vacation home provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Each unit has a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, every unit has bed linen and towels.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like skiing.

Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles away.

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Alpine Lodges
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.65 km from centre

9.5

 

373 reviews

Featuring garden views, Alpine Lodges in Lake Tekapo provides accommodations and a garden. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. The vacation home features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests at the vacation home can enjoy golfing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Mt. Dobson is 28 miles from Alpine Lodges. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

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Skyrim Lodge
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Vacation home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.66 km from centre

9.0

 

210 reviews

With a stay at Skyrim Lodge in Lake Tekapo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Maclaren Footbridge. This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Dark Sky Project.

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Longhorns
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Apartment in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 181.76 km from centre

8.2

 

109 reviews

Longhorns offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the apartment.

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The Lazy Cow Accommodation
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Hostel in South Island, Murchison · 194.18 km from centre

8.4

 

370 reviews

The Lazy Cow Accommodation features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Murchison. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Murchison, like hiking, fishing and cycling.

Westport Airport is 63 miles away.

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Berlins cafe, bar and backpackers
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Hostel in West Coast, Newton Flat · 197.08 km from centre

8.6

 

184 reviews

Berlins cafe, bar and backpackers has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Newton Flat. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill. Guests can enjoy garden views.

All rooms at the hostel come with a TV and a kitchen. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at Berlins cafe, bar and backpackers also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a mountain view. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels.

Guests at Berlins cafe, bar and backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Newton Flat, like hiking.

Westport Airport is 23 miles from the property.

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Haka House Franz Josef
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Hostel in Franz Josef Glacier · 198.59 km from centre

8.2

 

50 reviews

When you stay at Haka House Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Our Lady of the Alps and 4 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This eco-certified hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Glacier Hot Pools.

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Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
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Lodge in Franz Josef Glacier · 198.67 km from centre

9.0

 

35 reviews

A stay at Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef places you in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, steps from Te Wahipounamu and 2 minutes by foot from Our Lady of the Alps. This lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St James Anglican Church.

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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier · 198.75 km from centre

9.2

 

161 reviews

With a stay at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

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Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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Motel in Canterbury, Mount Cook · 205.64 km from centre

8.4

 

49 reviews

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When you stay at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park and Te Wahipounamu. This motel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Governors Bush Walk Trailhead.

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Lake Matheson Motel
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Motel in Fox Glacier · 211.76 km from centre

8.8

 

391 reviews

Located in Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. This eco-certified motel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Gillespies Beach.

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Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
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Motel in Fox Glacier · 213.43 km from centre

8.8

 

192 reviews

With a stay at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Matheson and 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Sentinel Rock. This motel is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Alex Knob.

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All Decked Out
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Twizel · 219.14 km from centre

9.5

 

4 reviews

Providing a garden, All Decked Out features accommodations in Twizel. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

Featuring a terrace with garden views, this vacation home also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Wanaka Airport is 83 miles from the property.

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The Rest
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Twizel · 219.26 km from centre

9.8

 

167 reviews

The Rest in Twizel provides accommodations with a tennis court and barbecue facilities. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a patio. The vacation home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The vacation home provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, the units have bed linen and towels.

Guests at The Rest will be able to enjoy activities in and around Twizel, like windsurfing, fishing, and canoeing. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Richard Pearse Airport is 97 miles from the property.

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The Whitestone
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Apartment in Otago, Oamaru · 219.47 km from centre

9.5

 

128 reviews

The Whitestone offers accommodations in Oamaru, 1.7 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring sea and garden views, this apartment also offers free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The apartment offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Guests at The Whitestone can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles away.

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The Bunkhouse
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Guest house in Canterbury, Waiau · 103.03 km from centre

9.5

 

137 reviews

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Providing a garden, The Bunkhouse offers accommodations in Waiau. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Mt. Lyford is 24 miles from the guest house.

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