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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.

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Franz Alpine Retreat
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier · 63.99 km from centre

8.6

 

457 reviews

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Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Sentinel Rock and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Alex Knob.

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Franz Alpine Retreat- Cottage
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Holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier, Potters Creek · 63.99 km from centre

8.2

 

24 reviews

Franz Alpine Retreat- Cottage provides rooms in Potters Creek. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay. The vacation home also offers free Wifi and free private parking.

The vacation home provides guests with a balcony, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests at Franz Alpine Retreat- Cottage can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Hokitika Airport is 81 miles away.

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Glacier View Motel
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier · 64.05 km from centre

8.4

 

294 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at Glacier View Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

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Serenity Motels
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Motel in Canterbury, Pleasant Point · 64.20 km from centre

8.2

 

47 reviews

Serenity Motels provides accommodations in Pleasant Point. The motel also has free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel, all rooms have a terrace. Rooms contain an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At Serenity Motels every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 6.8 miles from the accommodation.

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Serenity Motel
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Guesthouse in Canterbury, Pleasant Point · 64.23 km from centre

8.0

 

5 reviews

When you stay at Serenity Motel in Pleasant Point, you'll be 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Caroline Bay Beach. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and 9.9 mi (16 km) from DB Brewery.

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Franz Josef Oasis
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Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier · 64.50 km from centre

9.2

 

591 reviews

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When you stay at Franz Josef Oasis in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mapourika. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs.

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Black on Grey
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Motel in Canterbury, Geraldine · 64.66 km from centre

9.1

 

166 reviews

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Newly Built in 2017 Black on Gray offers standalone accommodations units, located in a semi rural area, on the main road into Geraldine from Timaru.

Every standalone unit is equipped with a lounge/seating area, full kitchen with cooking facilities and an private bathroom with a walk in shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Flat-screen Smart TV's that have Netflix are available in all rooms.

Outdoor decks wrap-around your stand alone unit offering a rural outlook. BBQ's are available for summer evening cooking. Free WiFi is offered and each unit has its own car parking spot.

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Black on Grey Motel
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Motel in Canterbury, Geraldine · 64.66 km from centre

9.6

 

99 reviews

With a stay at Black on Grey Motel in Geraldine, you'll be 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Peel Forest Park and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Caroline Bay Beach. This motel is 21.8 mi (35.2 km) from Timaru Public Hospital.

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Kahere Retreat
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 65.23 km from centre

8.7

 

518 reviews

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 3.1 mi north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 8.1 mi away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodations has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

Lake Mapourika is just a 3-minute drive away.

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Cosy Cabin in the Paddocks - Breakfast Included
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Apartment in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 65.37 km from centre

9.7

 

111 reviews

Breakfast available

This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at Cosy Cabin in the Paddocks - Breakfast Included.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a private bathroom.

Hokitika Airport is 80 miles from the property.

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The Barn at Killin B&B
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Guest house in Canterbury, Ohau · 66.67 km from centre

10.0

 

29 reviews

Featuring mountain views, The Barn at Killin B&B in Ohau features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available at the guest house. As an added convenience, The Barn at Killin B&B offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ohau, like fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while water sports facilities and ski storage space are also available on-site.

Richard Pearse Airport is 115 miles from the property.

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Magnolia Cottage B&B
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Pleasant Point · 67.03 km from centre

9.4

 

51 reviews

Breakfast available

Providing a garden, Magnolia Cottage B&B provides accommodations in Pleasant Point. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to free Wifi and a patio. Guests can use a terrace.

There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchenette complete with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. The property has an outdoor dining area.

A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.

Richard Pearse Airport is 5.6 miles away.

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Oliver's Farmstay
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Temuka · 71.23 km from centre

9.7

 

41 reviews

Providing a garden, Oliver's Farmstay provides accommodations in Temuka. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a terrace.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the bed and breakfast. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The daily breakfast offers continental, full English/Irish, or vegetarian options.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 7.5 miles from the bed and breakfast.

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Phoenix Motels
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Motel in Canterbury, Temuka · 73.02 km from centre

8.9

 

208 reviews

Offering free high-speed WiFi, Phenix Motels is located in Temuka, on the main highway to Lake Tekapo and Southern Lakes. It is just 20 minutes' drive from Timaru. All accommodations offers free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with over 50 satellite channels. Some rooms offer a spa bath or a balcony.

Phenix Motels is a 2-minute drive from salmon and trout fishing on the Opihi River. It is within a 20-minute drive of Timaru and Caroline Bay. Lake Tekapo is 75 minutes' drive away.

Accommodations options include spacious studios and self-contained family apartments. Some accommodations offers mountain or garden views. Each two bedroom apartment includes an additional 42-inch flat-screen TV in each bedroom.


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Phoenix Motel
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Aparthotel in Canterbury, Temuka · 73.05 km from centre

9.0

 

100 reviews

When you stay at Phoenix Motel in Temuka, you'll be near the airport and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Caroline Bay Beach. This aparthotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from DB Brewery.

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Aalton Motel Temuka
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Motel in Canterbury, Temuka · 73.10 km from centre

9.0

 

321 reviews

Breakfast available

Offering free WiFi, Aalton Motel Temuka is located in Temuka. The motel has family rooms.

At the motel, the rooms are equipped with a closet. Certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. All rooms feature a safety deposit box.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 5 miles from Aalton Motel Temuka.

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Rose Berry Air b&b stay
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Temuka · 73.11 km from centre

6.2

 

5 reviews

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Rose Berry Air b&b stay is offering accommodations in Temuka. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests.

Some units also have a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a toaster.

For guests with children, the bed and breakfast provides an indoor play area. Guests at Rose Berry Air b&b stay can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Richard Pearse Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

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New York Minute
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Apartment in Canterbury, Temuka · 73.47 km from centre

9.4

 

51 reviews

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 kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Richard Pearse Airport is 5 miles from the property.

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Brynderwyn Hill of Oaks by Tiny Away
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Claremont · 73.53 km from centre

7.4

 

5 reviews

Outdoor seating is also available at Brynderwyn Hill of Oaks 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. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Richard Pearse Airport is 12 miles away.

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Temuka Motel
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Motel in Canterbury, Temuka · 73.66 km from centre

8.2

 

348 reviews

Temuka Motel is offering accommodations in Temuka.

Guest rooms in the motel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Each room comes with a closet and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Temuka Motel have a balcony.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 5 miles from the accommodation.

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