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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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On the Ridge
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 149.20 km from centre

8.6

 

10 reviews

Featuring a garden, On the Ridge offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Marlborough Airport is 88 miles from the property.

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Glenmark Holiday Park
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Holiday park in Canterbury, Fairview · 149.23 km from centre

7.4

 

3 reviews

With a stay at Glenmark Holiday Park in Fairview, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Otipua Wetland and Botanical Gardens. This holiday park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Timaru Public Hospital and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Patiti Point.

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Modern Home in Peaceful Surround with Great Views
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 149.38 km from centre

9.8

 

6 reviews

Featuring a garden, Modern Home in Peaceful Surround with Great Views provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Providing a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Marlborough Airport is 88 miles away.

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Unit 46a
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Apartment in Canterbury, Timaru · 149.41 km from centre

9.9

 

62 reviews

This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at Unit 46a.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Richard Pearse Airport is 7.5 miles away.

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2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay
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Apartment in Canterbury, Timaru · 149.43 km from centre

9.2

 

69 reviews

Offering a garden, 2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay offers accommodations in Timaru. The apartment features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

2 bedroom Apartment@Boutique Barn House Farm Stay features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Richard Pearse Airport is 9.3 miles away.

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Pink Palace , South Bay Kaikoura
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 149.81 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Pink Palace, South Bay Kaikoura offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.5 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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Blue haven in the bay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 149.86 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Blue haven in the bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.5 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, the vacation home provides a baby safety gate.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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Ata Rangi Lodge Kaikōura
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 149.88 km from centre

Featuring river views, Ata Rangi Lodge Kaikōura in Kaikoura offers accommodations, a spa and wellness center, and a garden. This vacation home features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony. Each room includes a patio with mountain views.

The vacation home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the vacation home, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

The vacation home offers a variety of wellness options, including a sauna, a hot tub, and yoga classes. You can play table tennis and darts at Ata Rangi Lodge Kaikōura, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the accommodation.

Marlborough Airport is 88 miles from the property.

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K'orca Cottage by the Sea
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 149.91 km from centre

9.2

 

88 reviews

Providing a garden, K'orca Cottage by the Sea provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Featuring a terrace and sea views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like skiing, canoeing, and hiking.

Kaikoura Beach is 1.4 miles from K'orca Cottage by the Sea.

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Bay Cottages
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Cottage in Kaikoura · 150.09 km from centre

8.8

 

103 reviews

With a stay at Bay Cottages in Kaikōura (South Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. This beach cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fyffe House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Peninsula Walkway.

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Seaside Serenity
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.09 km from centre

9.5

 

4 reviews

Providing a garden, Seaside Serenity features accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Kaikoura Beach is 1.3 miles from Seaside Serenity. Marlborough Airport is 88 miles from the property.

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HIDEAWAY - South Bay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.12 km from centre

9.3

 

12 reviews

HIDEAWAY - South Bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.3 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

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Blue Stone
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Timaru · 150.14 km from centre

9.7

 

13 reviews

Featuring a garden, Blue Stone features accommodations in Timaru. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the bed and breakfast.

The bed and breakfast consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. This bed and breakfast is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruit and juice are available.

The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Richard Pearse Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

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Cosy Private Home in South Bay
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.17 km from centre

8.8

 

12 reviews

Cosy Private Home in South Bay offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.5 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Marlborough Airport is 87 miles away.

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Kokatahi Valley Country Inn
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Guesthouse in West Coast, Kokatahi · 150.28 km from centre

7.0

 

30 reviews

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Located in Kokatahi, Kokatahi Valley Country Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and The Gold Room. This guesthouse is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Hokitika Clock Tower and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre.

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BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.65 km from centre

9.2

 

30 reviews

BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. The vacation home has a sun terrace and a hot tub.

The vacation home consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a living room. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

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Absolutely
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.67 km from centre

9.2

 

64 reviews

Absolutely offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 15-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests can use a terrace.

This vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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Barnacle Bills
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Cottage in Kaikoura · 150.68 km from centre

9.6

 

13 reviews

Located in Kaikōura, Barnacle Bills is within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fyffe House.

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Close to the Beach with Mountain Views
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.75 km from centre

8.1

 

6 reviews

Close to the Beach with Mountain Views offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 7-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The vacation home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Marlborough Airport is 86 miles from the property.

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On The Edge
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.76 km from centre

10.0

 

11 reviews

Offering a garden, On The Edge provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property offers barbecue facilities.

Providing a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Kaikoura Beach is a 9-minute walk from the vacation home.

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