Clarence Travel Guide

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Turquoise rivers only in New Zealand. Took this picture while crossing a bridge over the Clarence river in South Island. #trovember #hiddengems #newzealand #riversandbridges
Turquoise rivers only in New Zealand. Took this picture while crossing a bridge over the Clarence river in South Island. #trovember #hiddengems #newzealand #riversandbridges
It was windy, sunny and just beautiful.
Driving along the east coast of New Zealand' South Island will give you stunning views of the water. Perfect way to start off a road trip And keep an eye out for marine life
Swim with Dolphins and go whale watching.
Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
The price is 3.171.538 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
3.171.538 ₫
3.647.269 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (511 reviews)
Great spot and excellent amenities

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
The price is 2.038.472 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
2.038.472 ₫
2.344.329 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (465 reviews)
Staff were friendly but were hanging around the room with cleaning supplies from 9am. Check out was 10am so this felt a little premature and awkward.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.201.631 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.201.631 ₫
2.531.876 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (426 reviews)
Lovely room, spacious and clean! Great location too!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Blue Seas Motel

Blue Seas Motel

3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
Clean and very nice

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Blue Seas Motel
Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments

5 out of 5
1 Rutherford Crescent Hanmer Springs
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chisholm Park and Hanmer ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
Quiet peaceful rooms. Lovely staff.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Village Lake Apartments
Tussock Peak Lodge

Tussock Peak Lodge

3 out of 5
25 Amuri Ave Hanmer Springs Canterbury
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Room was good and the host was very welcoming and helpful. Good location too

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Tussock Peak Lodge
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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dillon Cone during your travels in Clarence.

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Great pies, great smoothies and delicious crayfish!

Waipapa Bay

It was windy, sunny and just beautiful.

Kekerengu

From Kaikoura I drove to Hammer Spring and this is one of the views!

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