New Zealand - South Island
The rugged South Island is less populated that the North but the scenery is even more spectacular. In the north are the pretty waterways, forested peaks and ordered vineyards of the Marlborough region. To the south, at the heart of the towering, snow capped Southern Alps, is Queenstown, home to almost every activity imaginable, from walking to white water rafting, from lake cruises to bungee jumping.
The west coast mountains collide with the ocean in a series of magnificent fiords, including the famous Milfords and Doubtful Sounds. To the east the fertile Canterbury Plains surround the Island's gateway city of Christchurch, with its fine buildings, manicured parks and the meandering Avon River.
South Island's second city of Dunedun, Gaelic for Edinburgh, has a unique scottish feel ...more
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Max av temp ºC |
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Average rainfall (cm) |
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Superb Accommodation - Lowest Prices
Choose from apartment-style or traditional hotels. The special rates shown are per room or apartment, not per person. They include:
• up to 2 people in a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or hotel room
• up to 4 people in a 2-bedroom apartment
• up to 6 people in a 3-bedroom apartment
You can add a further person at the extra person rate.
Studio/Room | 1 Bed Apt. | 2 bed Apt. | Extra Person | Add to Planner |
| Te Anau - Village Inn | 69 | - | - | 22 | |||
| At the bottom of the Southern Alps, Te Anau is an ideal location for... Read more |
| Queenstown - Blue Peaks | 74 | 76 | 99 | 19 | |||
| Comfortable and affordable motel style apartments close to Queenstown... Read more |
| Christchurch - Quest | 88 | 105 | 146 | 18 | |||
| Stylish, modern apartments in a unique position beside Cathedral... Read more |
| Nelson - Monaco Hotel | 89 | 102 | 127 | 25 | |||
| The cheerful town of Nelson sits at the top of the South Island,... Read more |
| Christchurch - The Poplars | - | 124 | 149 | 25 | |||
| Superbly located overlooking the lovely poplar lined Avon River... Read more |
| Queenstown - The Glebe | - | 127 | 168 | 25 | |||
| Luxurious, modern and spacious apartments situated in a prime... Read more |
Choice of Hotels
As well as apartment style properties, Freedom Australia offers a superb range of conventional hotels throughout North and South Islands.
Call 0844 567 8050 and choose from economical touring motels right through to 5-star luxury. A guide to prices is given.
From only | Add to Planner |
| First Class | 72 | |||
| Modern, well positioned hotels with excellent service and facilities Read more |
