South Island
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in South Island
Christchurch City Centre
Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, interesting museums, and colorful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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
Travelers come to Dunedin City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Grand Casino and The Octagon while you're in town.
Frankton
Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Remarkables Park Town Centre while you're in town.
Christchurch Airport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Christchurch Airport and surrounding area, you can visit International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.
Riccarton
A noteworthy feature of Riccarton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Quest Queenstown
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. Check out 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.
Things to do
Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk
Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour
- Mount Cook National Park
- Milford Sound
- Lake Tekapo
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Abel Tasman National Park
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Lake Pukaki
- Hagley Park
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- Tekapo Springs
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- Sumner Beach
- New Brighton Beach
- University of Otago
- Mount Hutt Skifield
- Golden Bay
- The Octagon
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Lake Wānaka
- Skyline Queenstown
- Lake Brunner
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
- Christchurch Public Hospital
- Christchurch Casino
- Coronet Peak Ski Area
- Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
- University of Canterbury
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Lake Ohau
- Cathedral Square
- Queenstown Gardens