South Island

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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 Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of Otago while you're in town.

Dunedin City Centre
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 Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Event Centre while you're in town.

Frankton
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
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, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
The price is SAR 779 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
SAR 779
SAR 896 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
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
The price is SAR 514 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
SAR 514
SAR 592 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (1,033 reviews)
"New property and overall quite nice. Issues: no small lamps in room, so there are multiple ceiling lights that glare on you, and don’t provide individual lighting for sleep/reading. Soap in shower is combo shampoo and body soap , but not clearly labeled. Also, bathroom is super small so only one ..."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
Pinewood Queenstown
3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road, Queenstown
The price is SAR 239 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 239
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (493 reviews)
"This is primarily a young persons hang out. Lots of young adults that stay out late and party (off premises). We had a problem the first night with noise but the staff was amazing and upgraded us to a larger and quieter room. We are very grateful and after the first night, we had an amazing ..."

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Pinewood Queenstown
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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! (1,033 reviews)
"New property and overall quite nice. Issues: no small lamps in room, so there are multiple ceiling lights that glare on you, and don’t provide individual lighting for sleep/reading. Soap in shower is combo shampoo and body soap , but not clearly labeled. Also, bathroom is super small so only one ..."

Reviewed on 3 February 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! (1,259 reviews)
"A little bit of a hall to get the luggage up to the room without an elevator, but other than that, enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 22 January 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Highview Apartments
Highview Apartments
3.5 out of 5
66-70 Thompson Street, Queenstown
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
"Great view, easy stay, great appliances and comfortable."

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Highview Apartments
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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
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 walkable area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Mount Cook National Park
Can never go wrong with New Zealand. Just a normal picture of boats but the landscape of NZ makes it stunning.

Picton Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, mountains and a bay or harbor

Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(52 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Christchurch with a trip to Lyttelton Harbour. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Lyttelton Harbour
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
Aoraki / Mount Cook

Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.5/5(61 reviews)

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

Aoraki / Mount Cook