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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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Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill
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Apartment in Canterbury, Timaru · 81.46 km from centre

9.8

 

137 reviews

Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodations in Timaru, a 6-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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 an a bath or shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Richard Pearse Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

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LAKE ESCAPE - Brand new warm and quiet two bedroom Apartment
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Apartment in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.83 km from centre

8.7

 

160 reviews

Offering a terrace, LAKE ESCAPE - Brand new warm and quiet two bedroom Apartment offers accommodations in Otematata. Housed in a building dating from 2020, this apartment provides free Wifi and free private parking. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

Providing a patio and mountain views, the apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

Guests can eat at the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otematata, like cycling and hiking.

Richard Pearse Airport is 91 miles away.

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Lakeside Getaway in Otematata-2 bedroom unit - B3
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Apartment in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.83 km from centre

9.0

 

77 reviews

Featuring a bar, Lakeside Getaway in Otematata-2 bedroom unit - B3 provides accommodations in Otematata. The property offers free private parking. The apartment features a restaurant serving pizza cuisine, as well as free Wifi throughout the property.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otematata, like skiing, cycling, and fishing. Guests at Lakeside Getaway in Otematata-2 bedroom unit - B3 can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Richard Pearse Airport is 91 miles from the property.

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Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5
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Apartment in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.83 km from centre

9.3

 

63 reviews

Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch.

Guests at Home Away from Home - Waitaki Lakes Apartment A5 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Otematata, like skiing, cycling, and canoeing. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Richard Pearse Airport is 91 miles away.

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Otematata's Best Dam Pub
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Hotel in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.87 km from centre

6.6

 

40 reviews

When you stay at Otematata's Best Dam Pub in Otematata, you'll be next to a golf course and 7 minutes by car from Benmore Dam. This golf hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lake Benmore and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Totara Peak Gallery.

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Waitaki Lakes Apartments
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Hotel in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.87 km from centre

8.2

 

17 reviews

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With a stay at Waitaki Lakes Apartments in Otematata, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Benmore Dam and Lake Benmore. This hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Totara Peak Gallery and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Clay Cliffs.

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Unit A9, Adorable holiday unit with stunning views
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Apartment in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.87 km from centre

7.4

 

7 reviews

Providing a garden, Unit A9, Adorable holiday unit with stunning views provides accommodations in Otematata. This apartment offers a bar. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Wanaka Airport is 78 miles away.

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Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata
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Apartment in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.88 km from centre

8.2

 

603 reviews

Set in Otago region, Waitaki Lakes Apartments - Otematata offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar and a garden.

The apartment has 1 or 2 separate bedrooms. Featuring a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Twizel is 31 mi from the apartment, while Omarama is 14 mi away.

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Otematata's Best Dam Pub
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Hotel in Canterbury, Otematata · 81.90 km from centre

7.4

 

450 reviews

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Located in Otematata, Otematata's Best Dam Pub has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.

All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, an electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel has some rooms that feature city views, and the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and a closet. The rooms will provide guests with a toaster.

You can play darts at Otematata's Best Dam Pub, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Richard Pearse Airport is 91 miles from the property.

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Red Cottages Staveley
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Guest house in Canterbury, Staveley · 82.00 km from centre

9.6

 

18 reviews

Red Cottages Staveley in Staveley provides adults-only accommodations with an open-air bath, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The guest house features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in all units, along with bathrobes and a hair dryer. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels.

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

Mount Hutt is 13 miles from Red Cottages Staveley, while Mt. Hutt is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 53 miles from the accommodation.

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The Grosvenor Hotel
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Hotel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.14 km from centre

7.6

 

897 reviews

Located in a restored historic building in the center of Timaru, The Grosvenor Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Intercity bus terminal. It is a 15-minute walk to Caroline Bay Beach. Featuring an on-site restaurant and bar, The Grosvenor Hotel Timaru offers accommodations with basic satellite TV and free unlimited Wi-Fi access.

Each room includes an LCD TV, heating and an private bathroom, with tea/coffee making facilities. Guest laundry facilities and free on-site parking are available.

An a la carte breakfast is available daily in the TGB dining room. TGB Restaurant and Bar is open daily for lunch and dinner and also offers room service.

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The Grosvenor
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Hotel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.14 km from centre

7.6

 

767 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at The Grosvenor in Timaru (Timaru Central), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Caroline Bay Beach and 8 minutes from DB Brewery. This casino hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from South Canterbury Museum.

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The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street
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Motel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.32 km from centre

8.6

 

762 reviews

Located in Timaru, a 17-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

At the motel, rooms have a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street also feature free WiFi, while some have a city view. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Hibernian Studio Apartments - 4 Latter Street will be able to enjoy activities in and around Timaru, like golfing.

Richard Pearse Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

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The Fort Guesthouse Timaru
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Hotel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.46 km from centre

8.0

 

96 reviews

Located in Timaru, a 15-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Guesthouse Timaru has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen.

The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms contain a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.

A continental breakfast is available at The Fort Guesthouse Timaru.

The accommodation has a grill.

Richard Pearse Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

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The Fort. Timaru
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Guesthouse in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.46 km from centre

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With a stay at The Fort. Timaru, you'll be centrally located in Timaru, just a 4-minute walk from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 8 minutes by foot from South Canterbury Museum. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Botanical Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Timaru Public Hospital.

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The Fort. Timaru
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Guesthouse in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.46 km from centre

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With a stay at The Fort. Timaru, you'll be centrally located in Timaru, just a 4-minute walk from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 8 minutes by foot from South Canterbury Museum. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Botanical Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Timaru Public Hospital.

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ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
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Motel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.49 km from centre

9.2

 

248 reviews

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Located in Timaru (Parkside), ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

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Glenmark Holiday Park
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Holiday park in Canterbury, Fairview · 82.78 km from centre

7.4

 

3 reviews

With a stay at Glenmark Holiday Park in Fairview, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Otipua Wetland and Botanical Gardens. This holiday park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Timaru Public Hospital and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Patiti Point.

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Aspen on King Motel
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Motel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.83 km from centre

8.8

 

511 reviews

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With a stay at Aspen on King Motel in Timaru (Parkside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Botanical Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. This eco-certified motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Patiti Point.

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Fitzgerald on King
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Motel in Canterbury, Timaru · 82.88 km from centre

8.6

 

67 reviews

Located in Timaru (Parkside), Fitzgerald on King is within a 5-minute walk of Botanical Gardens and Timaru Public Hospital. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

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