South Island Travel 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.
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.
Frankton
Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Queenstown Event Centre and Remarkables Park Town Centre while in the area.
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 Harewood Golf Club.
Nelson City Centre
Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson Market.
Kamana Lakehouse
So amazing will be recommending to everyone
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Good parking area
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Great room, fantastic view, staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Staff were truly amazing. And loved the 11am check out time. But woken at 8am with an automated message from the hotel letting us know about online check out.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Very clean, spacious room. Informative and receptive staff. The breakfast food of good coffee, bread yogurt and fruit was a welcome surprise.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Quest Queenstown
Epic views and we practically had an apartment to stay in! Great and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Lyttelton Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Christchurch with a trip to Lyttelton Harbour. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hagley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich 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.
- Mount Cook National Park
- Milford Sound
- Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Lake Pukaki
- Hagley Park
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- University of Otago
- Mount Hutt Skifield
- Lake Wānaka
- Skyline Queenstown
- Lake Brunner
- Christchurch Casino
- Coronet Peak Ski Area
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- University of Canterbury
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Lake Ohau
- Cathedral Square
- Wolfbrook Arena
