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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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Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B
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Bed & breakfast in Otago, Clyde · 171.31 km from centre

9.6

 

33 reviews

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When you stay at Hartley Homestead Boutique B and B in Clyde, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Clyde Historical Museum and Dunstan Golf Club. This golf bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Herb Factory Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Clyde Village Vineyard.

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Sundowner Motel
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Motel in Greymouth · 171.43 km from centre

9.0

 

329 reviews

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When you a stay at Sundowner Motel in Greymouth, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jade Country Greymouth and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Left Bank Art Gallery.

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Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
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Hotel in Greymouth · 171.44 km from centre

7.4

 

972 reviews

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A stay at Copthorne Hotel Greymouth places you in the heart of Greymouth, steps from Left Bank Art Gallery and 3 minutes by foot from Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. This eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from History House Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jade Country Greymouth.

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Bush Inn Court Motel
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Aparthotel in Christchurch · 171.48 km from centre

7.8

 

91 reviews

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In the heart of Christchurch, Bush Inn Court Motel is within a 5-minute drive of University of Canterbury and Westfield Riccarton Mall. This aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Riccarton House and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Addington Raceway.

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Commodore Airport Hotel
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Hotel in Christchurch · 171.72 km from centre

9.6

 

940 reviews

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With a stay at Commodore Airport Hotel in Christchurch (Burnside), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club. This luxury hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 1 mi (1.6 km) from International Antarctic Centre.

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Magical Loft - Homewood Forest Retreat
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Guest house in Otago, Alexandra · 171.78 km from centre

9.6

 

26 reviews

20 miles from Central Otago District Council, the guest house features a garden and a terrace. Free private parking is available and the guest house also offers bike rental for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Offering a balcony and garden views, the spacious guest house includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

Ski storage space is available on-site, and both skiing and cycling can be enjoyed close to Magical Loft - Homewood Forest Retreat.

The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 53 miles from the guest house.

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Rustic cabin with hot tub - Homewood Forest Retreat
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Guest house in Otago, Alexandra · 171.78 km from centre

9.5

 

34 reviews

20 miles from Central Otago District Council in Alexandra, Rustic cabin with hot tub - Homewood Forest Retreat provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. The accommodation offers ski storage space, as well as a garden and barbecue facilities. There's free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alexandra, like hiking. Both a ski equipment rental service and a bicycle rental service are available at Rustic cabin with hot tub - Homewood Forest Retreat, while skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Queenstown Airport is 53 miles from the property.

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Alpine Hotel
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Hotel in Christchurch · 171.88 km from centre

8.8

 

173 reviews

Located in Christchurch (Sockburn), Alpine Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of University of Canterbury and Riccarton Park. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Hagley Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Wolfbrook Arena.

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Christchurch Airport Stop
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Guest house in Christchurch · 171.96 km from centre

9.3

 

55 reviews

Christchurch Airport Stop offers accommodations in Christchurch, 4.4 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 4.7 miles from Canterbury Museum. This guest house provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests.

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a living room. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is provided. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Christchurch Art Gallery is 4.9 miles from the guest house, while Hagley Park is 5.1 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

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Cosy Rural Retreat
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Apartment in Otago, Cromwell · 171.99 km from centre

9.2

 

36 reviews

Cosy Rural Retreat offers accommodations in Cromwell, 6 miles from Central Otago District Council and 24 miles from Kawarau Suspension Bridge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Queenstown Airport is 34 miles from the property.

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Airport Christchurch Motel
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Motel in Christchurch · 172.10 km from centre

9.2

 

478 reviews

With a stay at Airport Christchurch Motel in Christchurch (Burnside), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club. This motel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nunweek Park.

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Rail Trail Retreat Loft
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Holiday home in Otago, Alexandra · 172.12 km from centre

8.8

 

199 reviews

Breakfast available

Rail Trail Retreat Loft is a recently renovated vacation home in Alexandra where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities. This vacation home provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

Providing a terrace with mountain views, this vacation home also offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. The property has an outdoor dining area.

If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the vacation home can arrange a bicycle rental service.

Central Otago District Council is 19 miles from Rail Trail Retreat Loft. Queenstown Airport is 52 miles away.

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Airport Delta Motel
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Motel in Christchurch · 172.15 km from centre

9.4

 

543 reviews

Located in Christchurch (Burnside), Airport Delta Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Russley Golf Club and Nunweek Park. This motel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Omarino Wine Park.

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Aarburg Airport Motel
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Motel in Christchurch · 172.30 km from centre

8.6

 

900 reviews

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Just a 3-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport, Aarburg Airport Motel offers a free airport shuttle during the day, free WiFi and free on-site parking. All studios have a patio with garden views, air-conditioning and heat pumps.

The motel is an 11-minute drive from Victoria Street and a 13-minute drive from Horncastle Arena (CBS Canterbury Arena). Hagley Park is 14 minutes’ drive away. There is a bus stop at the front gate.

Guests at Aarburg Airport Motel have access to a barbecue area with a trampoline. The studio apartments include a kitchenette or a kitchen, outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a dining table.

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Alpha Motel Christchurch
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Hotel in Christchurch · 172.31 km from centre

8.6

 

279 reviews

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Located in Christchurch (Upper Riccarton), Alpha Motel Christchurch is within a 5-minute drive of Westfield Riccarton Mall and Hagley Park. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wolfbrook Arena and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Addington Raceway.

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Central Chalets
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Cabin in Otago, Alexandra · 172.33 km from centre

9.6

 

140 reviews

Located in Alexandra, Central Chalets is a 3-minute drive from Alexandra Golf Club and 5 minutes from Clyde Historical Museum. This cabin is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Roxburgh Gorge Trail and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Clyde Dam.

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Under the Vines in Earnscleugh by Tiny Away
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Holiday home in Otago, Earnscleugh · 172.38 km from centre

8.4

 

7 reviews

Under the Vines in Earnscleugh by Tiny Away offers accommodations in Earnscleugh, 16 miles from Central Otago District Council.

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.

Queenstown Airport is 49 miles away.

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The Airport Homestay House
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Guest house in Christchurch · 172.42 km from centre

8.9

 

721 reviews

The Airport Homestay House is a recently renovated guest house in Christchurch near Alpha Educational Institute - Christchurch Campus. This guest house features free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. Each unit has a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the guest house have a balcony. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.

There is an on-site snack bar.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Christchurch Railway Station is 4.4 miles from the guest house, while Canterbury Museum is 4.6 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 1.2 miles away.

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Rose Cottage at The Elms
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Holiday home in Christchurch · 172.47 km from centre

9.5

 

16 reviews

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Set in almost 5 acres of extensive park-like grounds, Rose Cottage at ‘The Elms’ is a charming self-contained cottage, 3.7 mi from Orana Wildlife Park. The property features views of the garden and is 4.3 mi from Hagley Park.

The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, equipped with a bath, a bath or shower and a shower. The kitchen is fitted with an oven and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. Other facilities at Rose Cottage at The Elms include a seasonal outdoor pool.

You can play tennis at the property, and the area is popular for golfing. Victoria Street is 4.3 mi from Rose Cottage at The Elms, while Canterbury Museum is 4.3 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch Airport, 1.2 mi from the cottage.

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101 Stars Motel
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Motel in Christchurch · 172.47 km from centre

8.6

 

133 reviews

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With a stay at 101 Stars Motel in Christchurch (Upper Riccarton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This motel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bush Inn Centre.

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