South Island

Travel Guide

Queenstown showing a river or creek and boating
Kawarau Suspension Bridge which includes a sporting event, a bridge and a gorge or canyon
Bob\'s Peak showing views, general coastal views and mountains
South Island which includes land animals and mountains
South Island featuring boating, a river or creek and a gorge or canyon

Where to stay in South Island

Queenstown Beach featuring a small town or village, a pebble beach and a lake or waterhole

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

Queenstown City Centre
New Regent Street featuring railway items and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Christchurch City Centre

4.5/5(344 area reviews)

Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, interesting museums, and colorful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Christchurch City Centre
Dunedin featuring a park, heritage elements and a pond

Dunedin City Centre

4.5/5(89 area reviews)

Travelers come to Dunedin City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like First Church of Otago and Regent Theatre while you're in town.

Dunedin City Centre
International Antarctic Centre showing interior views

Christchurch Airport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Christchurch Airport and surrounding area, you can visit International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.

Christchurch Airport
Frankton featuring a small town or village, forests and mountains

Frankton

4/5(42 area reviews)

Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while you're in town.

Frankton
Nelson - Tasman

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Christ Church Cathedral.

Nelson City Centre
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is SAR 387 per night from May 9 to May 10
SAR 387
SAR 445 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Best part is breakfast included which is a plus point and they have got range of food items including fruits as well ."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
The price is SAR 504 per night from May 1 to May 2
SAR 504
SAR 579 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel. Our entire stay was amazing. Super comfy bed even though it was two beds pushed together. Views were great ! The location close to town and bus stop right outside. Would stay there again !"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
The price is SAR 496 per night from May 12 to May 13
SAR 496
SAR 570 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"You can’t beat the location of this hotel!"

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,203 reviews)
"I highly recommend this Hotel. This has been my 3rd experience staying here. It is now our favourite family go to accommodation when we arrive travelling International. We have been lucky enough to have seen the beautiful Remarkables from 3 different rooms. The view from all rooms have all been spectacular ..."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,335 reviews)
Wish we had more time here
"Unfortunately we could only spend one night here because we left for Franz Joseph the next morning. But, we were delighted when we arrived and saw this beautiful room…amazing view of the lake with floor to ceiling windows, it had a full kitchen, fireplace, living room and dining area. I could stay ..."

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,127 reviews)
"Beautiful room, beds were very comfortable. Staff was lovely. Close to restaurants, easy walk. Beautiful views"

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Popular places to visit

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

5/5(8 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.

Milford Sound
South Island showing bird life

Lake Tekapo

5/5(83 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapo, a popular spot to commune with nature in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Lake Tekapo
Mount Cook National Park featuring mountains, snow and tranquil scenes

Mount Cook National Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mount Cook National Park, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this quaint area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki / Mount Cook

Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Aoraki / Mount Cook
The Remarkables Ski Area showing a gondola and snow as well as a small group of people

The Remarkables Ski Area

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Kawarau Falls with a visit to The Remarkables Ski Area. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

The Remarkables Ski Area
Sumner Beach featuring rugged coastline

Sumner Beach

4.5/5(36 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sumner Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sumner Beach