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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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Athena Motel
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Motel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.79 km from centre

8.9

 

30 reviews

Just 800 ft from the popular Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall, Athena Motel features self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen satellite TV. Most apartments have a spa tub or a private balcony.

Motel Athena is a 5-minute drive from Christchurch Train Station and Hagley Golf Course. Christchurch International Airport and Riccarton Racecourse are each a 10-minute drive away.

All heated apartments have a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. Each soundproof apartment has a sitting area and a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.

The tour desk can book local activities including skydiving, whale watching and swimming with dolphins. The motel also has a guest laundry and same-day dry cleaning. Free parking is available on site.

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McWilliam Apartments
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Apartment in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.79 km from centre

7.2

 

20 reviews

McWilliam Apartments offers accommodations in Christchurch, 1.4 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 2.6 miles from Canterbury Museum. The property is around 2.7 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery, 2.9 miles from Hagley Park, and 9.4 miles from Orana Wildlife Park. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

All rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette. At the apartment complex, some units are allergy-free and soundproof.

Bridge of Remembrance is 2.2 miles from the apartment, while The Chalice is 2.5 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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McWilliam Apartments
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Motel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.81 km from centre

7.8

 

21 reviews

With a stay at McWilliam Apartments in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be steps from Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. This motel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Riccarton House.

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Alexandra Heights Motel
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Motel in Otago, Alexandra · 173.81 km from centre

9.0

 

85 reviews

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Located in Alexandra, Alexandra Heights Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Alexandra Museum and Art Gallery and Alexandra Golf Club. This eco-certified motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Roxburgh Gorge Trail and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Black Ridge.

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Avenue Motel
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Motel in Otago, Alexandra · 173.84 km from centre

9.6

 

154 reviews

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When you stay at Avenue Motel in Alexandra, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Alexandra Museum and Art Gallery and Roxburgh Gorge Trail. This golf motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Alexandra Golf Club and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Black Ridge.

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Beauty on Bantry - Alexandra Holiday Home
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Holiday home in Otago, Alexandra · 173.89 km from centre

9.5

 

4 reviews

Beauty on Bantry - Alexandra Holiday Home offers accommodations in Alexandra, 21 miles from Central Otago District Council. This vacation home provides a garden. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

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

Wanaka Airport is 47 miles away.

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Econo Lodge Canterbury Court Motel
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Motel in Christchurch · 173.91 km from centre

5.7

 

341 reviews

Offering free WiFi, Econo Lodge Canterbury Court Motel is located in Addington, within 10 minutes' walk of Horncastle Arena and AMI Stadium. All rooms and apartments include free onsite parking.

Set back from the main road, within spacious grounds, Econo Lodge Canterbury Court is conveniently located on the Orange Bus/Metro Line. It is 3 minutes' drive from Addington Raceway and 20 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport.

All accommodations offers a kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a private bathroom. Each also includes a flat-screen TV with over 25 satellite channels. Shared facilities include a guest laundry.

Room service breakfast is available. Alternatively there are a number of restaurants and shopping options a short walk away. Several local restaurants also deliver.

There is a shuttle transfer service to and from Christchurch Casino, 10 minutes' drive away. Additional charges apply.

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Deans Bush Motel
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Motel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.92 km from centre

8.6

 

63 reviews

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With a stay at Deans Bush Motel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Hagley Park and Riccarton Road. This motel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Westfield Riccarton Mall.

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Riccarton Mall Motel
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Motel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.92 km from centre

8.4

 

308 reviews

With a stay at Riccarton Mall Motel in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be steps from Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall. This motel is 10 mi (16.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Riccarton House.

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Bryndwr Accommodation
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Homestay in Christchurch · 173.94 km from centre

8.6

 

23 reviews

Bryndwr Accommodation offers accommodations in Christchurch, 3.5 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 3.6 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery. Housed in a building dating back to 2023, this homestay is 3.8 miles from Hagley Park and 7.8 miles from Orana Wildlife Park. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Canterbury Museum is 3.4 miles away.

At the homestay, units are equipped with a wardrobe. There's a fully equipped shared bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. At the homestay, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Victoria Square is 3.7 miles from the homestay, while Bridge of Remembrance is 3.9 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 3.1 miles away.

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Perfectly Cosy Riccarton 2BR Abode
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Holiday home in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.94 km from centre

Just a 13-minute walk from Christchurch Railway Station and 1.2 miles from Horncastle Arena, Perfectly Cosy Riccarton 2BR Abode features accommodations in Christchurch with a garden. This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi. Christchurch Art Gallery is 2.7 miles from the vacation home and Canterbury Museum is 2.7 miles away.

The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Hagley Park is 3.2 miles from Perfectly Cosy Riccarton 2BR Abode, while Orana Wildlife Park is 10 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 5 miles from the property.

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Broadbent Townhouse - Christchurch Holiday Homes
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Holiday home in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.94 km from centre

9.3

 

4 reviews

Broadbent Townhouse - Christchurch Holiday Homes is located in Christchurch, just one mile from Christchurch Railway Station and 2.7 miles from Canterbury Museum. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Christchurch Art Gallery is 2.8 miles from the vacation home and Hagley Park is 3 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 featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Orana Wildlife Park is 10 miles from Broadbent Townhouse - Christchurch Holiday Homes, while Bridge of Remembrance is 2.6 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 5 miles from the property.

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2 bed Escape, Heart of Riccarton w/carpark
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Apartment in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.95 km from centre

9.3

 

54 reviews

2 bed Escape, Heart of Riccarton w/carpark is located in Christchurch, just a 14-minute walk from Christchurch Railway Station and 2.7 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery. This apartment provides free private parking and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

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 bidet and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Canterbury Museum is 2.7 miles from 2 bed Escape, Heart of Riccarton w/carpark, while Hagley Park is 3 miles away. Christchurch International Airport is 5 miles from the property.

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Dicks Place - Alexandra Holiday Home
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Holiday home in Otago, Alexandra · 173.95 km from centre

7.4

 

5 reviews

Dicks Place - Alexandra Holiday Home offers accommodations in Alexandra, 21 miles from Central Otago District Council. This vacation home offers a garden. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home features a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Queenstown Airport is 54 miles from the property.

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Father House
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Kaiapoi · 173.95 km from centre

8.8

 

51 reviews

Featuring a garden, Father House provides accommodations in Kaiapoi. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and bicycle parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the bed and breakfast.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a microwave, a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop. Rooms include a safety deposit box and free Wifi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units include bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available at Father House.

Christchurch Art Gallery is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Canterbury Museum is 16 miles from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 14 miles away.

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Good Deal House
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Apartment in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.95 km from centre

8.2

 

16 reviews

With a stay at this apartment in Christchurch (Riccarton), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hagley Park and Westfield Riccarton Mall. This apartment is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Apollo Projects Stadium.

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Kauri Motel
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Motel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.97 km from centre

9.0

 

31 reviews

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Located in Christchurch (Riccarton), Kauri Motel is a 3-minute walk from Westfield Riccarton Mall and 10 minutes by foot from Riccarton House. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mona Vale and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of Canterbury.

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Alexandra Motor Lodge NZ
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Motel in Otago, Alexandra · 173.97 km from centre

8.7

 

533 reviews

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Alexandra Motor Lodge NZ offers comfortable, spacious ground floor units with satellite TV including sport and movie channels, free Wi-Fi access and parking at your door. Set in spacious gardens, it is a 5-minute walk to Alexandra town center.

Each studio and apartment is heated and includes electric blankets, flat-screen TV and a bathroom with shower, hairdryer. All units have a kitchenette or kitchen with cooking facilities.

Guests have access to 2 BBQs and laundry facilities. A continental breakfast is available and can be delivered to your room.

Alexandra Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Molyneux Park and a 3-minute drive from Alexandra Golf Course. Cromwell and Lake Dunstan are 20 minutes’ drive away.

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Kauri Motel on Riccarton
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Motel in Riccarton, Christchurch · 173.97 km from centre

8.1

 

205 reviews

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Kauri Motel On Riccarton is located opposite the Westfield Riccarton shopping mall and offers luxury modern studio units with a heat pump, air conditioning, electric blankets and heated towel rails. The center of Christchurch is only a 5-minute drive away.

Each studio includes self-catering facilities with a stainless steel fridge, microwave, ceramic hob and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a digital satellite LCD TV in every unit. All units are sound-proofed.

Studios with a 2-person corner spa bath are available. Guest laundry available (additional charge).

Continental breakfast is available each morning. Guests can charge their meals at selected local restaurants back to the rooms.

Christchurch International Airport is only 5 mi from Kauri Motel On Riccarton Christchurch. It is a 5-minute drive to Christchurch Train Station. Airport transfers are available for an additional charge.

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Alexandra Motor Lodge
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Motel in Otago, Alexandra · 173.99 km from centre

9.0

 

73 reviews

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With a stay at Alexandra Motor Lodge in Alexandra, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Alexandra Museum and Art Gallery and Roxburgh Gorge Trail. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Alexandra Golf Club and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Black Ridge.

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