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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels - Te Anau - Patio
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.1Very Good(3472)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€34+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown - Living room
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.5Okay(3386)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
€82+
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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park - Nelson - Kitchen
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Nelson, New Zealand
8.9Very Good(782)
Campsite
Parking
Air conditioning
€87+
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Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Living room
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.5Very Good(3851)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€91+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(285)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
€95+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau - Te Anau - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Te Anau, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(2713)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€112+
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Delorenzo Studio Apartments - Nelson - Bedroom
Delorenzo Studio Apartments
Nelson, New Zealand
9.3Wonderful(2236)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
€139+
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City Apartment South Street - Nelson
City Apartment South Street
Nelson, New Zealand
9.4Wonderful(145)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€144+
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The Embassy B&B - Queenstown - Balcony
The Embassy B&B
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(258)
Homestay
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€187+
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Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Queenstown - Balcony
Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(3164)
Lodge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€195+
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Garden Court Suites And Apartments - Queenstown - Patio
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(2244)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€204+
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Queenstown Mountain Getaway - Queenstown
Queenstown Mountain Getaway
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.3Wonderful(18)
House
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€206+
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Queenstown Gateway Apartments - Queenstown
Queenstown Gateway Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.4Good(995)
Apartment
Parking
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€215+
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Highview Apartments - Queenstown - Living room
Highview Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(1536)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€266+
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Sky Valley - Lake Tekapo
Sky Valley
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(149)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€274+
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Lakes Edge Holiday Park - Lake Tekapo - Building
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.5Very Good(1113)
Campsite
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€302+
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Low season

High season

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Average price (weekend night)

May
February
€136
€128
Cheapest month to stay with an average 31% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 24% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

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FAQs when booking a holiday home in South Island

  • How much is a holiday rental in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island holiday rentals for tonight for as little as €48. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental in South Island for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island holiday rentals for this weekend for as little as €39 per night. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in South Island?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in South Island. You’ll find apartments, cottages, campgrounds, chalets, houses, campsites, homestays, lodges, villas, agritourism, cabins, condos, farm stays, motels, luxury tents, bungalows and caravans.

  • What are some of the most-loved holiday rentals available in South Island?

    There are many types of properties available for South Island holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Reavers Lodge and Pinewood Queenstown.

  • Are there any pet-friendly holiday rentals in South Island?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly South Island holiday rentals, with around 5% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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