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South Island Hotels & Accommodation

The South Island or Te Waipounamu is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the south by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean.

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Popular Destinations: ArrowtownAshburtonBlenheimChristchurchCromwellDunedinFox GlacierFranz JosefKaikouraNelsonQueenstown
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• Christchurch

Christchurch Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Straddling the main road and rail routes along the east coast, Christchurch is used by many tourists as a base from which to explore the South Island. The steep terrain of Banks Peninsula and the vineyards of the Canterbury Plains are popular out-of-town destinations …

• Queenstown

Queenstown Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Queenstown provides a wealth of adventures in the water, on land, in the air. Go exploring, hiking, golfing, fishing, swimming, picnicking, shopping, and enjoy some great wining and dining. The hot summer outdoor living is seriously good …



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» Arrowtown

Arrowtown Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town on the banks of the Arrow River in the Otago region of the South Island. Road access directly to Queenstown via the Shotover Gorge or via the picturesque Lake Hayes …

» Ashburton

Ashburton Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Ashburton (Ma-ori: Hakatere) is a town and district in the Canterbury Region on the east coast of the South Island. It is the third-largest centre in Canterbury, after Christchurch and Timaru. The area is often referred to as Mid Canterbury …

» Blenheim

Blenheim Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Blenheim (Ma-ori: Waiharakeke) is the most populous town in the region of Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New Zealand. The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New Zealand's wine industry …

» Cromwell

Cromwell Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Cromwell is a town in the Otago region of New Zealand. It is situated between State Highway 6 (linking to Wanaka, 50 km north, and Queenstown, 60 km west) and State Highway 8 leading to the Lindis Pass, 75 km northeast, and Alexandra, 33 km south …

» Dunedin

Dunedin Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Dunedin glitters with gems of Victorian and Edwardian architecture including Larnach Castle, Olveston, First Church, and the magnificent Railway Station. Other attractions include the world's steepest street, the famous Captain Cook tavern, and the local Speight's brewery …

» Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

The Fox Glacier (Te Moeka o Tuawe) is a glacier located in Westland National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It was named in 1872 after a visit by the then Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sir William Fox …

» Franz Josef

Franz Josef Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Franz Josef is a tourist destination. Its prime reason for being is to serve tourists visiting the Franz Josef Glacier. Located in Westland it lies at the foot of the western slopes of Mount Cook and is in the middle of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand …

» Kaikoura

Kaikoura Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Kaikoura is a small coastal town on the east coast of the South Island. Situated in southern coastal Marlborough about half way between Christchurch and Blenheim, this area of New Zealand is famed for its seafood. The town is an ideal rest stop in isolated country …

» Nelson

Nelson Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Many people believe Nelson has the best climate in New Zealand, in that it regularly tops the national statistics for sunshine hours. Nelson has good beaches and a sheltered harbour. The harbour entrance is protected by a natural breakwater …

» Te Anau

Te Anau Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Te Anau is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland. Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in the South Island and second only within New Zealand to Lake Taupo. The town has a wide range of accommodation …

» Wanaka

Wanaka Hotels, South Island, New Zealand

Wanaka is a town in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated at the southern end of Lake Wanaka, adjacent to the outflow of the lake to the Clutha River. It is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park …


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South Island Hotels, New Zealand

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Tourism is a huge export earner for the South Island. Popular tourist activities in include sightseeing, adventure tourism, tramping and camping. Numerous walking and hiking paths, some of which, like the Milford Track, have huge international recognition. …

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Destination South Island, New Zealand

Charcoal drawings can be found on limestone rock shelters in the centre of the South Island, with over 500 sites stretching from Kaikoura to North Otago. The drawings are estimated to be between 500 and 800 years old, and portray animals, people and fantastic creatures, possibly stylised reptiles …

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