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★★★★10 Charlemont Street, Dunedin
From $215.83 per stay
★★★★64 Lakefront Terrace, Te Anau
From $299.96 per stay
★★★★146 Arthurs Point Road Arthurs Point, Queenstown
From $818.77 per stay
★★★★★56 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
From $470.14 per stay
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Slope Point 9884, New Zealand
4.6★ (547 reviews)
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4.7★ (299 reviews)
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4.6★ (253 reviews)
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See South Island on the map and explore nearby landmarks.
The South Island of New Zealand is a study in contrasts: ragged, snow-capped peaks rise abruptly from glassy lakes, ancient glaciers carve emerald valleys, and temperate rainforests tumble into a rugged, windswept coastline.
The South Island of New Zealand is a study in contrasts: ragged, snow-capped peaks rise abruptly from glassy lakes, ancient glaciers carve emerald valleys, and temperate rainforests tumble into a rugged, windswept coastline.
Explore hotels in South IslandMajor entry points are Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Nelson airports, with regular domestic flights from Auckland/Wellington; smaller airports include Blenheim and Invercargill. The Cook Strait ferries (Picton–Wellington) link the North and South islands.