South Island Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.
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 Omarino Wine Park.
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.
Riccarton
Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.
Kamana Lakehouse
The view from the room was very average. Too much construction behind our room (electrical works) and in front of the hotel (new developments)
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Nice location and clean property. Room was a little too small and breakfast experience wasn’t that good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Lovely, clean and reasonably new complex to stay at. Has modern furnishing and decor. We probably didn’t appreciate how far out or tucked away in Frankton it actually was. It was disappointing there wasn’t a cafe/ restaurant on site and what was there was a nespressso machine and packet food. It ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Lovely, clean and reasonably new complex to stay at. Has modern furnishing and decor. We probably didn’t appreciate how far out or tucked away in Frankton it actually was. It was disappointing there wasn’t a cafe/ restaurant on site and what was there was a nespressso machine and packet food. It ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Property was very clean, house keeping paid visits every day. 20 minute walk from restaurants and shops! Great stay!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Quest on Kilmore
Very modern room. Equipped with stove, microwave, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Close to central core and 25 minutes to airport. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 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.
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.
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 walkable area.
Lyttelton Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Christchurch with a trip to Lyttelton Harbour. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Mount Cook National Park
- Milford Sound
- Lake Tekapo
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- Lyttelton Harbour
- University of Otago
- Lake Pukaki
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- Hagley Park
- Lake Wānaka
- Wolfbrook Arena
- Skyline Queenstown
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Coronet Peak Ski Area
- Mount Hutt Skifield
- Westfield Riccarton Mall
- Lake Ohau
- University of Canterbury
- Cathedral Square
- Papanui Road
