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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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Central City Entire House 2 Bedroom Free Carpark
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Apartment in Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch · 176.87 km from centre

9.1

 

68 reviews

Central City Entire House 2 Bedroom Free Carpark features accommodations in the center of Christchurch, a 11-minute walk from Christchurch Art Gallery and 0.7 miles from Canterbury Museum. The property is around 2.7 miles from Christchurch Railway Station, 10 miles from Orana Wildlife Park, and a 16-minute walk from The Chalice. The apartment also provides free Wifi and free private parking.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Hagley Park, Victoria Square, and Bridge of Remembrance. Christchurch International Airport is 5.6 miles away.

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Drifter Christchurch
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Hotel in Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch · 177.11 km from centre

9.0

 

65 reviews

With a stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre. This eco-certified hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hagley Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Christchurch Casino.

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Alpine Lodges
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 11.93 km from centre

9.5

 

390 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. Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles from the property.

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Longhorns
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Apartment in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 11.99 km from centre

8.3

 

93 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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Boulder 15A
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Apartment in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 12.09 km from centre

9.7

 

3 reviews

The air-conditioned accommodation is 28 miles from Mt. Dobson, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi.

Boulder 15A features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles away.

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The Landsborough Tekapo
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 12.23 km from centre

9.8

 

227 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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Skyblue Tekapo
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 12.28 km from centre

9.0

 

688 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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Sunset Chalet
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Apartment in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 12.33 km from centre

9.6

 

6 reviews

With a stay at this apartment in Lake Tekapo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Tekapo Springs. This apartment is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cowans Hill Walkway.

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April Apartments
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Apartment in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 12.34 km from centre

9.2

 

66 reviews

April Apartments offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson. This apartment features free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi.

Every room comes with a private bathroom, while certain rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher.

Guests at the apartment can enjoy tennis on-site, or hiking in the surrounding area.

Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles from the property.

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Skyrim Lodge
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Vacation home in Canterbury, Lake Tekapo · 12.57 km from centre

9.0

 

210 reviews

With a stay at Skyrim Lodge in Lake Tekapo, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Tekapo Springs and 7 minutes from Lake Tekapo. This vacation home is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Lake Pukaki and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo.

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Airstrip Stays by Tiny Away
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Burkes Pass · 31.93 km from centre

9.1

 

29 reviews

Airstrip Stays by Tiny Away offers accommodations in Burkes Pass, 19 miles from Mt. Dobson. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at Airstrip Stays by Tiny Away.

The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Richard Pearse Airport is 52 miles away.

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Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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Motel in Canterbury, Mount Cook · 36.50 km from centre

8.4

 

49 reviews

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With a stay at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mount Cook National Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Red Tarns.

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The Rest
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Twizel · 50.52 km from centre

9.8

 

172 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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All Decked Out
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Twizel · 50.84 km from centre

9.2

 

15 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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Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel
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Chalet in Canterbury, Twizel · 54.69 km from centre

10.0

 

6 reviews

Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet.

Featuring a patio with mountain views, this chalet also includes a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Guests at Ruakahu Lodge - Private Lodge in Ben Ohau - Twizel can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Wanaka Airport is 89 miles from the property.

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Lake Matheson Motel
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Motel in Fox Glacier · 61.91 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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Victoria house
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Guest house in Canterbury, Geraldine · 63.65 km from centre

8.3

 

261 reviews

Victoria house is a recently renovated guest house in Geraldine where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and shower. Rooms have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and kitchenware. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geraldine, like hiking.

Richard Pearse Airport is 17 miles from the property.

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Hadlow Sunrise Retreat
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Timaru · 73.18 km from centre

8.5

 

182 reviews

Hadlow Sunrise Retreat in Timaru provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The bed and breakfast also features free Wifi and free private parking.

At the bed and breakfast, units have a desk, a TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also boast a DVD player.

Richard Pearse Airport is 10 miles from the property.

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Location and luxury in Timaru
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Apartment in Timaru · 81.69 km from centre

9.6

 

33 reviews

Providing a garden, Location and luxury in Timaru provides accommodations in Timaru. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers an elevator and a shared kitchen for guests.

With direct access to a balcony with mountain views, the spacious air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Offering a terrace with sea views, this apartment also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Caroline Bay Beach is a 9-minute walk from the apartment. Richard Pearse Airport is 6.8 miles away.

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