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The South Island of New Zealand, known as Te Waipounamu, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture, making it an ideal travel destination. As the largest island in New Zealand, it boasts diverse landscapes from the majestic Southern Alps to the serene Canterbury Plains. Visitors can explore top attractions such as Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand, and the stunning Fiordland National Park, home to the famous Milford Sound.

For those seeking the best neighborhoods to stay, Christchurch and Queenstown are popular choices. Christchurch, the largest city on the island, offers a mix of urban charm and natural beauty, while Queenstown is renowned for its adventure sports and breathtaking scenery.

Whether you're drawn to the bustling city life or the tranquil countryside, South Island provides a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable holiday experience.

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Cosy Corner
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Twizel · 50.98 km from centre

9.0

 

10 reviews

The vacation home features both free Wifi and free private parking.

Featuring a terrace, this vacation home also includes 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. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Wanaka Airport is 83 miles from the property.

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The Nook
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Apartment in Canterbury, Methven · 96.38 km from centre

9.1

 

22 reviews

The Nook offers accommodations in Methven, 17 miles from Mt. Hutt. The air-conditioned accommodation is 8.7 miles from Mount Hutt, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 55 miles from the apartment.

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The Shepherd's Rest
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Luxury tent in Otago, Oamaru · 134.35 km from centre

9.6

 

79 reviews

The Shepherd's Rest features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 25 miles of Moeraki Boulders. During your stay at the luxury tent, you'll have access to an open-air bath. The property provides barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.

Featuring mountain views, this luxury tent also includes a well-equipped kitchenette with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Richard Pearse Airport is 62 miles from the property.

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The Nook
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Apartment in Canterbury, Arthur's Pass · 136.75 km from centre

9.4

 

161 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Arthur's Pass Train Station and 0.4 miles from Arthur's Pass National Park, The Nook features accommodations in Arthur's Pass with an open-air bath, a garden, and barbecue facilities. The apartment, set in a building dating from 2017, is 0.9 miles from Devil’s Punchbowl Falls and 3.1 miles from Temple Basin. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

Offering a terrace and mountain views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Providing free private parking, this 5-star apartment also features free Wifi. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Ski storage space is available on-site, and both skiing and hiking can be enjoyed close to The Nook.

Broken River Ski Field is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Craigieburn is 30 miles away. Hokitika Airport is 65 miles from the property.

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The Mill House
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Guesthouse in Otago, Herbert · 152.84 km from centre

9.0

 

46 reviews

Located in Herbert, The Mill House is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Te Hakapureirei Beach and Hampden Beach. This guesthouse is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Moeraki Boulders and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Moeraki Lighthouse.

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Home away from home
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Homestay in Christchurch · 173.33 km from centre

8.7

 

33 reviews

Home away from home offers accommodations in Christchurch, 4.8 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 5.4 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery. Featuring mountain and garden views, this homestay also provides guests with free Wifi. Orana Wildlife Park is 13 miles away and Bridge of Remembrance is 5.1 miles from the homestay.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.

Canterbury Museum is 5.4 miles from the homestay, while Hagley Park is 5.9 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

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The Mayfair
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Hotel in Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch · 176.66 km from centre

9.4

 

206 reviews

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With a stay at The Mayfair, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Bealey Avenue and within a 5-minute walk of Papanui Road. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hagley Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Christchurch Casino.

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Edgewater
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Hotel in Wanaka · 141.27 km from centre

9.0

 

962 reviews

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Located in Wānaka, Edgewater is on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute drive of That Wanaka Tree and Rippon Vineyard. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pembroke Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Rippon.

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Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
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Lodge in Otago, Gibbston · 176.11 km from centre

9.6

 

68 reviews

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With a stay at Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa in Gibbston, you'll be near the airport, just a 1-minute walk from Gibbston Valley Winery and 14 minutes by foot from Kawarau Suspension Bridge. This luxury lodge is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Onsen Hot Pools and 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.

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Hawea Hotel
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Hotel in Otago, Wanaka · 126.48 km from centre

8.4

 

2,100 reviews

Hawea Hotel is located just 15 minutes' drive from the township of Wanaka and is set on the lake front of Lake Hawea.

All hotel rooms, as well as the on-site restaurant and bar, feature beautiful lake and mountain views. The Hotel rooms include a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, a desk and a small seating area. All the Hotel rooms have lake views and private balconies.

Located between the West Coast and Central Otago, you can enjoy the tranquility of the hotel or use as a base for skiing, fishing or hiking. The hotel is located around a 30-minute drive from ski fields including Cardrona and Treble Cone or a 30-minute drive from Snow Farm, where you can go cross-country skiing. The hotel is also located on the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand’s longest walking track, which stretches the length of New Zealand.

Queenstown is just over 1 hour’s drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka
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Apartment in Wanaka · 139.50 km from centre

9.3

 

307 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka in Wanaka provides accommodations, a spa and wellness center, a fitness center, and an indoor pool. 1.6 miles from Puzzling World and 1.3 miles from The Wanaka Tree, the apartment offers ski storage space. The apartment features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

At the apartment complex, each unit has a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, and bed linen. Some units also have a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go skiing or hiking, or relax in the garden.

Cardrona is 22 miles from the apartment. Queenstown Airport is 39 miles from the property.

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Wanaka Springs Lodge
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Lodge in Wanaka · 139.67 km from centre

9.2

 

245 reviews

A stay at Wanaka Springs Lodge places you in the heart of Wānaka, within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. This luxury lodge is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pembroke Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wanaka Golf Club.

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West Meadows of Wanaka
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Motel in Wanaka · 140.79 km from centre

9.3

 

553 reviews

Located in Wanaka with stunning alpine views, just 1.6 kms from Wanaka Town Center. West Meadows Motel of Wanaka offers complimentary Wi-fi and parking.

Guests receive a complimentary transfer into the town center upon request. All Rooms have air conditioning, a large flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kitchenettes, private bathrooms with Koha NZ toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are serviced daily and a guest laundry is available.

The Motel has ski/bike storage space and is within an easy drive from Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields.

A local restaurant and movie theater are located just across the street. The shores of Lake Wanaka are just a 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk away. Queenstown Airport is located 47 kms from the property.

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The Grange Boutique B & B
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Bed & breakfast in Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch · 176.67 km from centre

9.4

 

590 reviews

A stay at The Grange Boutique B & B places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of Hagley Park and Christchurch Art Gallery. This bed & breakfast is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
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Hotel in Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch · 177.20 km from centre

9.2

 

629 reviews

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With a stay at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino and Cathedral Square. This eco-certified hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hagley Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Papanui Road.

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Rainforest Retreat
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Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier · 62.23 km from centre

8.6

 

927 reviews

With a stay at Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This holiday park is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Te Wahipounamu.

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Aspen Court Franz Josef
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 62.38 km from centre

9.4

 

887 reviews

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Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is a 1-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

All accomodation offers radiator and underfloor heating. All features double glazed windows, a TV and a kitchenette. Rooms are serviced daily. Some rooms have a spa bath.

Aspen Court is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier, and Fox Glacier is a 25-minute drive away. There are a variety of cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

Other facilities include a BBQ, a guest laundry and a booking service for local activities. Guests enjoy free parking.

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Wanaka Hotel
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Hotel in Wanaka · 139.51 km from centre

8.0

 

640 reviews

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With a stay at Wanaka Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Wānaka, just a 5-minute walk from Gallery Thirty Three and 6 minutes by foot from Picture Lounge. This eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Pembroke Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wanaka Golf Club.

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Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge
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Motel in Wanaka · 140.01 km from centre

9.0

 

1,672 reviews

Located on 10 acres of gardens, Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge with lovely lake, mountain or golf course views. Just 4 minutes’ drive from Lake Wanaka, the property features free WiFi and barbecue facilities.

All chalets are heated, and have a marble bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Each chalet has a washing machine and a full kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator.

Golfcourse Road Chalets and Lodge Wanaka are just 2461 feet from Wanaka Golf Course, and 40 minutes’ drive from the Cardrona Ski Fields. Queenstown International Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

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Haka House Wanaka
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Hostel in Wanaka · 140.01 km from centre

8.6

 

190 reviews

A stay at Haka House Wanaka places you in the heart of Wānaka, steps from Pembroke Park and 3 minutes by foot from Picture Lounge. This eco-certified hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gallery Thirty Three and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wanaka Golf Club.

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