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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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Magnolia House
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Bed and breakfast in Blenheim · 385.36 km from centre

9.5

 

103 reviews

Magnolia House in Blenheim provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a wardrobe. Guests can have fruit and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with local specialities, fruit, and juice are available.

Marlborough Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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Crow's Nest
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Apartment in Picton · 407.63 km from centre

8.8

 

189 reviews

Providing a bar, Crow's Nest features accommodations in Picton. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service, and daily room service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Parking on-site is available, and the apartment also provides a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. 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.

Dining options are available close to the apartment.

Picton Memorial Park Beach is a 15-minute walk from Crow's Nest. Marlborough Airport is 21 miles away.

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Lake View Lodge
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Apartment in Queenstown · 187.39 km from centre

Lake View Lodge offers accommodations in Queenstown, 4.5 miles from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 10 miles from The Remarkables. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 13-minute walk from Queenstown Event Centre, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

Lake View Lodge features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Lake Wakatipu is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Shotover River is 19 miles from the property. Queenstown Airport is 0.6 miles away.

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The Views
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Guest house in Dunedin · 217.74 km from centre

9.7

 

215 reviews

The Views is located in Dunedin, just 8.6 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium and 8.9 miles from Otago Museum. This recently renovated guest house is located 7.9 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 8 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. This guest house is non-smoking and soundproof.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dunedin, like cycling, fishing, and canoeing. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

The Octagon is 7.8 miles from The Views, while Dunedin Railway Station is 8 miles away. Dunedin Airport is 23 miles from the property.

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Beautiful Central Apartment
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Apartment in Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin · 220.11 km from centre

8.9

 

9 reviews

Beautiful Central Apartment offers accommodations in Dunedin, 1.7 miles from Otago Museum and 1.8 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 13-minute walk from Taieri Gorge Railway, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Dunedin Casino is a 5-minute walk away and NZSG Dunedin Research is 0.4 miles from the apartment.

Featuring a balcony with city views, this apartment also comes with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon, and Dunedin Railway Station. Dunedin Airport is 17 miles from the property.

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The Cottage
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Holiday home in South Island, Mapua · 363.28 km from centre

9.6

 

5 reviews

The Cottage is located in Mapua, just 20 miles from Christ Church Cathedral and 20 miles from Trafalgar Park. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Nelson Airport is 19 miles away.

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Hotel D'urville Blenheim
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Hotel in Blenheim · 387.72 km from centre

8.2

 

531 reviews

Located in Blenheim, Hotel D'urville Blenheim offers 4-star accommodations with a bar.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some have a city view. At Hotel D'urville Blenheim every room comes with bed linen and towels.

Marlborough Airport is 4.3 miles away.

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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Hotel in Blenheim · 387.71 km from centre

9.2

 

978 reviews

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A stay at Carnmore Chateau Marlborough places you in the heart of Blenheim, steps from Seymour Square and 3 minutes by foot from Millennium Art Gallery. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marlborough Convention Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.

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14th Lane Urban Hotel
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Hotel in Blenheim · 387.74 km from centre

9.6

 

271 reviews

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14th Lane Urban Hotel is located in Blenheim. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. All rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.

Marlborough Airport is 4.3 miles away.

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QT Queenstown
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 193.19 km from centre

9.4

 

905 reviews

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With a stay at QT Queenstown in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of SKYCITY Wharf Casino and Steamer Wharf. This luxury hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.

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Kamana Lakehouse
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Hotel in Fernhill, Queenstown · 194.57 km from centre

9.2

 

400 reviews

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Located in Queenstown (Fernhill), Kamana Lakehouse is within a 5-minute drive of TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Skyline Queenstown. This luxury hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Queenstown Gardens and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Ben Lomond Track.

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Vintners Retreat
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Aparthotel in Marlborough, Rapaura · 382.11 km from centre

9.8

 

100 reviews

Located in Rapaura, Vintners Retreat is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Wairau River and 5 minutes from Cloudy Bay Vineyards. This family-friendly aparthotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from St Clair Winery and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

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Heartland Hotel Queenstown
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Hotel in Queenstown City Centre, Queenstown · 192.25 km from centre

8.0

 

956 reviews

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A stay at Heartland Hotel Queenstown places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 5-minute walk of Queenstown Arts Centre and St Josephs Parish. This eco-certified hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 12.4 mi (20 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.

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The Chamberson
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Hotel in Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin · 219.77 km from centre

9.2

 

265 reviews

A stay at The Chamberson places you in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and The Octagon. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Arran Motel
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Motel in Te Anau · 277.21 km from centre

9.2

 

161 reviews

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With a stay at Arran Motel, you'll be centrally located in Te Anau, just a 4-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu and 8 minutes by foot from Luxmore Jet. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Te Anau and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.

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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
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Hotel in Te Anau · 277.31 km from centre

8.2

 

635 reviews

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When you stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas in Te Anau, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Luxmore Jet and Lake Te Anau. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fiordland Cinema.

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Nikau Lodge
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Bed and breakfast in Kaikoura · 307.19 km from centre

9.6

 

145 reviews

Offering garden views, Nikau Lodge in Kaikoura features accommodations and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star bed and breakfast is a 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a desk. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and free Wifi, while some rooms are fitted with a patio. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Sightseeing tours are available in the neighborhood.

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Sudima Kaikoura
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Hotel in Kaikoura · 307.38 km from centre

9.2

 

274 reviews

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When you stay at Sudima Kaikoura in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fyffe House.

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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Kaikoura · 307.40 km from centre

8.8

 

325 reviews

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Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Mount Fyffe.

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Scenic Hotel Marlborough
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Hotel in Blenheim · 387.83 km from centre

9.0

 

647 reviews

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A stay at Scenic Hotel Marlborough places you in the heart of Blenheim, steps from Seymour Square and Millennium Art Gallery. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Marlborough Convention Centre and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.

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