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The Latest South Island Holiday Deals

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De Lago Motel Apartments

De Lago Motel Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Merivale
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Price was NZ$593, price is now NZ$400 per person
NZ$400
per person
1 Mar - 4 Mar
found 22 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Friendly service and clean room.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Close to Stadium 3 BR with Garage – Unit 1

Close to Stadium 3 BR with Garage – Unit 1

2 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was NZ$1,341, price is now NZ$627 per person
NZ$627
per person
13 Feb - 15 Feb
found 21 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
No reviews
Coronet Ridge Resort

Coronet Ridge Resort

5 out of 5
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Price was NZ$2,708, price is now NZ$1,569 per person
NZ$1,569
per person
14 Mar - 19 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
No reviews
Excellent! Great rooms, lovely restaurant and awesome spa

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

ASURE Green Gables Motel

ASURE Green Gables Motel

4 out of 5
Boulcott
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Price was NZ$700, price is now NZ$466 per person
NZ$466
per person
5 Mar - 10 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Room was good although wear and tear was showing. The heater in the room is quite noisy.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown

4 out of 5
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Price was NZ$1,392, price is now NZ$953 per person
NZ$953
per person
14 Mar - 19 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
8.4/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
Gorgeously decorate, super clean, cool and comfy room with lovely touches (like the radio on to welcome us, great bathroom products, delicious tea and coffee). Friendly staff and beautiful bar.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Our guide on where to stay in South Island

Find the best South Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Island
Queenstown Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and a pebble beach

Queenstown City Centre

5/5(1 area review)

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.

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South Island Holiday

Our pick of the best South Island Hotel Deals

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$459 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$459
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$100 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$100
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
The property was clean and it was nice to have a restaurant attached.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Bealey Quarter
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$370 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$370
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Great location and a nice room with good amenities

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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Discover the most popular places to visit in South Island

Mount Cook National Park which includes mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Mount Cook National Park

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

Mount Cook National Park
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, mountains and a bay or harbour

Lyttelton Harbour

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

Lyttelton Harbour
Milford Sound

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.

Milford Sound

What to do in South Island

Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly

Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air

NZ$849
per adult
Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my flight booking to South Island due to COVID-19?
If you haven't booked yet, read the terms and conditions of the airline you're considering. If you've already locked in your flight to South Island, find your way to our Customer Service Portal. It will help you figure out which COVID-19 policies apply to your reservation and advise the next steps.
What's the best way to find cheap flights to South Island that have flexible change policies?
We know that plans can change in the blink of an eye, so reserving a flexible airfare with Expedia is always a wise idea. Simply mark the "No change fee" box under the "Flexible change policies" filter. Your well-priced and flexible flight to South Island is only a few clicks away.
What are some of the general tips for travellers to South Island during the COVID-19 outbreak?
The COVID-19 outbreak may have changed how we travel, but it hasn't stopped our zest for exploring. Here are a few tips on how to handle the new challenges of travelling:
  • Know the rules and restrictions in both your origin and destination. It may not be possible to travel depending on local circumstances, so make sure you check before you book your flight.
  • Keep your face mask on during airport screening. A TSA officer will require you to temporarily lower your mask for identification purposes.
  • To avoid cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the scanner yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA employee.
  • One liquid hand sanitizer container is now permitted in your carry-on baggage. It must be no bigger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to take it out of your bag for X-ray screening.
  • Empty everything from your pockets, such as your keys, phone and wallet, and put them in your carry-on rather than into bins. This will reduce handling during screening.
  • If you're taking food on the plane, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your food container or carry-on bag for closer inspection.

Which airlines fly to South Island?
Organise your seat with Air New Zealand and then begin working on your South Island itinerary. This popular airline runs 508 flights every month to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), a key gateway.
How can I find cheap tickets to South Island?
You'll always find an epic deal with Expedia, but our "flexible dates" feature makes it that much easier. Enter your preferred flight date, then check the flexible dates box above to see a list of prices for nearby days. was the best price for a flight to South Island in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to South Island?
There were lots of cheap fares for the taking in the last seven days, with the cost of a round-trip flight to South Island varying between and . Many lucky holiday makers scored one-way tickets from () for as low as .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in South Island?
South Island's main entryway is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN). Get your next big journey underway by reserving a seat on one of the 803 flights every month to this destination.
When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?
Fly out on a Tuesday to raise your chances of bagging the cheapest deal to South Island. Mondays are usually the second most affordable day to take off. Saturday is normally the priciest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to South Island?
In the last seven days, fares to South Island fluctuated from to .
Which airlines with flights to South Island employ COVID-19 cleanliness policies?
While travelling in a pandemic can be nerve-wracking, airlines are doing all they can to ensure the well-being of passengers and cabin crew. These are some carriers that have implemented changes:
  • Air New Zealand - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.

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