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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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Centre Court Motel
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Motel in Blenheim · 387.30 km from centre

9.4

 

218 reviews

A stay at Centre Court Motel places you in the heart of Blenheim, within a 15-minute walk of Seymour Square and Millennium Art Gallery. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Marlborough Convention Centre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.

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Grove Park Motor Lodge
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Lodge in Blenheim · 389.01 km from centre

9.2

 

238 reviews

Located in Blenheim (Mayfield), Grove Park Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Convention Centre. This lodge is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Millennium Art Gallery and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pollard Park.

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Labyrinth Gardens Guest House
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Guest house in South Island, Takaka · 389.01 km from centre

9.7

 

170 reviews

Featuring garden views, Labyrinth Gardens Guest House in Takaka provides accommodations, free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

At the guest house, every unit has a desk. There's a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Nelson Airport is 65 miles from the property.

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Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home
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Holiday home in Marlborough, Blenheim · 390.31 km from centre

9.4

 

5 reviews

Featuring a garden, Selmes Sanctuary - Blenheim Holiday Home offers accommodations in Blenheim. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

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

Marlborough Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

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Beau Vista Pohara
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Apartment in South Island, Pohara · 393.32 km from centre

9.5

 

46 reviews

This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

Leading onto a balcony with mountain views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Providing a terrace with sea views, this apartment also provides guests with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at Beau Vista Pohara can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Nelson Airport is 68 miles away.

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Top of the Town
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Guesthouse in Picton · 407.48 km from centre

9.4

 

143 reviews

With a stay at Top of the Town, you'll be centrally located in Picton, within a 5-minute drive of Picton Ferry Terminal and Nelson Square. This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lookout and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Waitohi Recreational Reserve.

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Garden View Cottages
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Villa in Picton · 407.57 km from centre

9.8

 

74 reviews

Breakfast available

1.2 miles from Picton Memorial Park Beach in Picton, Garden View Cottages features accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests.

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

Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue.

The area is popular for fishing and canoeing, and free use of bicycles is available at Garden View Cottages. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Shelley Beach is 1.4 miles from the accommodation. Marlborough Airport is 21 miles from the property.

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Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
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Hostel in Picton · 407.73 km from centre

8.2

 

328 reviews

Located in Picton, Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of Picton Museum and Picton Harbour. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lookout and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal.

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Picton Beachcomber Inn
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Hotel in Picton · 408.56 km from centre

8.8

 

960 reviews

A stay at Picton Beachcomber Inn places you in the heart of Picton, within a 15-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Harbour. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Picton War Memorial and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Picton Museum.

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Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home
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Holiday home in Marlborough, Elaine Bay · 411.69 km from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the vacation home can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Nelson Airport is 52 miles from the property.

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The Farm Bed & Breakfast
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Bed and breakfast in Otago, Middlemarch · 183.56 km from centre

10.0

 

18 reviews

Breakfast available

This bed and breakfast offers a garden as well as barbecue facilities. There's free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast.

If you'd like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surrounding area, and The Farm Bed & Breakfast can arrange a bicycle rental service.

The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 40 miles from the bed and breakfast.

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Little Piece of Paradise
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Holiday home in Otago, Queenstown · 183.63 km from centre

8.5

 

74 reviews

Little Piece of Paradise offers accommodations in Queenstown, 2.8 miles from Queenstown Event Centre and 7.1 miles from Skyline Gondola and Luge. This vacation home offers air-conditioned accommodations with a patio and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

Little Piece of Paradise features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Remarkables is 13 miles from the accommodation, while Lake Wakatipu is 14 miles away. Queenstown Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

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Manaaki Mai, Rustic Retreat Bush Cabin
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Luxury tent in Canterbury, Christchurch · 183.72 km from centre

9.1

 

57 reviews

21 miles from Christchurch Railway Station in Christchurch, Manaaki Mai, Rustic Retreat Bush Cabin offers accommodations with access to an open-air bath. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the luxury tent. The property offers sea views.

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

Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Christchurch Art Gallery is 22 miles from Manaaki Mai, Rustic Retreat Bush Cabin, while Canterbury Museum is 22 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 27 miles away.

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Shotover Country Cottages
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Cottage in Otago, Lower Shotover · 183.80 km from centre

9.6

 

174 reviews

When you stay at this cottage in Lower Shotover, you'll be near the airport and 5 minutes by car from Amisfield Winery. This cottage is 11.8 mi (19 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Queenstown Event Centre.

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Sandy Feet Accommodation
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Guesthouse in Christchurch · 183.80 km from centre

With a stay at Sandy Feet Accommodation in Christchurch (New Brighton), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lyttelton Harbour and Taiora QEII Recreation and Sports Centre. This guesthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Christchurch School of Gymnastics and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from New Brighton Beach.

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Family Friendly Queenstown House
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Holiday home in Otago, Queenstown · 183.88 km from centre

Family Friendly Queenstown House is located in Queenstown, just 3.2 miles from Queenstown Event Centre and 7.5 miles from Skyline Gondola and Luge. This vacation home features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi. The Remarkables is 14 miles from the vacation home and Lake Wakatipu is 15 miles away.

The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Skippers Canyon is 19 miles from Family Friendly Queenstown House, while Shotover River is 22 miles from the property. Queenstown Airport is 3.1 miles away.

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Manata Lodge
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Vacation home in Otago, Lower Shotover · 183.88 km from centre

9.6

 

165 reviews

Located in Lower Shotover, Manata Lodge is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Queenstown Event Centre and Alpine Aqualand. This family-friendly vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Kingston Flyer.

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The Ferry Bed & Breakfast
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Bed & breakfast in Otago, Lower Shotover · 184.00 km from centre

10.0

 

27 reviews

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Located in Lower Shotover, The Ferry Bed & Breakfast is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Amisfield and Amisfield Winery. This bed & breakfast is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Queenstown Event Centre.

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A Little Bit Beachy Modern Guest Room and Private Toilet
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Homestay in Christchurch · 184.01 km from centre

9.4

 

61 reviews

A Little Bit Beachy Modern Guest Room and Private Toilet is located in Christchurch, just a 18-minute walk from New Brighton Beach and 5.6 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery. This homestay offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. Outdoor seating is also available at the homestay.

There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a shared bathroom.

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

Canterbury Museum is 5.8 miles from A Little Bit Beachy Modern Guest Room and Private Toilet, while Hagley Park is 6.1 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 9.3 miles away.

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Quail's Nest, Queenstown - Luxury Home & Garden
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Holiday home in Otago, Queenstown · 184.08 km from centre

9.2

 

6 reviews

Offering a garden, Quail's Nest, Queenstown - Luxury Home & Garden features accommodations in Queenstown. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.3 miles from Queenstown Event Centre, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi. The vacation home has a picnic area and a sauna.

Featuring a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

Skyline Gondola and Luge is 6.6 miles from the vacation home, while The Remarkables is 13 miles from the property. Queenstown Airport is 2.5 miles away.

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