South Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Christchurch City Centre
Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and colourful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Frankton
Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Event Centre while in the area.
Dunedin City Centre
Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grand Casino or The Octagon.
Christchurch Airport
While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and McLean's Island Golf Club.
Goldfield Heights
Though Goldfield Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.
Kamana Lakehouse
The staffs were very helpful and efficient. We loved the Soaking tubs. Comfortable beds and we could see the sun rise from our room.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Room was very comfortable and Holly was super pleasant.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Friendly efficient staff. Clean comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Friendly efficient staff. Clean comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Staff were helpful, unit was clean and well equipped in the kitchen. Gas fireplace was a nice feature. Garage spaces were confusing given others parked in our space but units were not full so plenty of space to park.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Breakfast and service in hotel lobby was fantastic. Great two bedroom suite.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Aoraki / Mount Cook
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.
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.
Lyttelton Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Christchurch with a trip to Lyttelton Harbour. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Picton Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.
Milford Sound
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.
Sumner Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sumner Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Mount Cook National Park
- Milford Sound
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Lake Tekapo
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- Lake Pukaki
- Lake Wānaka
- Coronet Peak Ski Area
- Hagley Park
- University of Otago
- Skyline Queenstown
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- Lake Brunner
- Millbrook Resort Golf Course
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Wolfbrook Arena
- University of Canterbury
- Mount Hutt Skifield
- Lake Ohau
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Christchurch Casino
