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The Latest South Island Holiday Deals

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Bush Inn Court Motel

Bush Inn Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
Sockburn
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Price was NZ$1,068, price is now NZ$705 per person
NZ$705
per person
26 Dec - 2 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)
8/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
Everything in the room was comfy

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown

4 out of 5
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Price was NZ$1,456, price is now NZ$946 per person
NZ$946
per person
17 Jan - 22 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
8.4/10 Very Good! (914 reviews)
All I needed for the few nights

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

The Spire Hotel Queenstown

The Spire Hotel Queenstown

5 out of 5
Queenstown City Centre
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Price was NZ$4,060, price is now NZ$2,648 per person
NZ$2,648
per person
11 Dec - 16 Dec
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Great hotel and terrific room The restaurant is being renovated so they sent us to have breakfast at a different hotel. Would have liked to know that in advance and may have booked the room without breakfast

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

De Lago Motel Apartments

De Lago Motel Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Merivale
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Price was NZ$1,288, price is now NZ$844 per person
NZ$844
per person
26 Dec - 1 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (156 reviews)
Exactly as expected, nice, clean, quite.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Upper Riccarton
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Price was NZ$1,149, price is now NZ$766 per person
NZ$766
per person
26 Dec - 2 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
Quite all the sky channels spa bath room was serviced/restocked

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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
The price is NZ$444 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
NZ$444
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
Nice people, clean room and good food.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
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$253 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$253
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Comfy beds and very clean but a bit outdated. Views are amazing. I would stay closer to the city next time for more convenience. Beds and pillows are super comfy. A broken leg on an ottoman was fixed promptly when brought to their attention. No issues with staff who were helpful and friendly at all ...

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$297 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$297
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Big room and partial yet nice view of the lake. The staff are all nice and helpful

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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Discover the most popular places to visit in South Island

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

5/5(3 reviews)

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
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

4/5(348 reviews)

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

Lyttelton Harbour

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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