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Your South Island Vacation

With everything organized before you leave home, our vacation packages to South Island let you focus on what's important — having fun. Known for its adventure sports, nature and culture, the only thing you'll need to do is kick back and enjoy every unforgettable moment. Your trip to South Island wouldn't be complete without spending some time in its most renowned cities, starting with Queenstown. A couple of the most popular attractions here include Onsen Hot Pools and Skyline Queenstown. Christchurch is another favourite city with South Island travellers. Visitors to this city enjoy Cathedral Square and New Regent Street. If you're ready to stop dreaming and start doing, Expedia will help turn your South Island vacation into reality.

Where to stay in South Island

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Queenstown Beach featuring a small town or village, a pebble beach and a lake or waterhole

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.

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
Fully refundable
The price is CA $146 per night from May 11 to May 12
CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Ideal location
"Hotel within walking distance to city centre. However hotel is on a slope. Need to walk a rather steep slope to reach hotel. Can be taxing for elderly."

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $186 per night from May 1 to May 2
CA $186
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovley hotel easy 5 min bus journey to town bus stop outside hotel"

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $183 per night from May 14 to May 15
CA $183
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"You can’t beat the location of this hotel!"

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2025

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a South Island vacation package cost?
Starting from as low as , you can customize your South Island package. Simply bundle hotels, flights and car rentals and be rewarded with discounts.
How do I get a cheap travel package to South Island?
One of the easiest ways to save cash (and time) is to bundle your bookings with Expedia. Hotels, flights, rental cars and activities — we’ve got them all. Choose a combination that suits you and see your savings pile up. Of course, a package deal is never a one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer more than 550 airlines and 1,000,000 properties across the globe, which lets you customize your South Island vacation.
Where should I stay in South Island?
Christchurch is a fantastic city to visit. Here, you’ll find well-known sights including Lyttelton Harbour and New Brighton Beach. Dunedin also lures many globetrotters eager to explore some of the best attractions in South Island. Some of the best are Larnach Castle and St. Clair Beach.
What are the top hotels in South Island?
For hotels in Queenstown with cozy beds and friendly service, you can’t top Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel and Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. If you’re visiting Christchurch as well, you can look forward to a great night’s sleep at The George Christchurch or Distinction Christchurch Hotel.
How far in advance should I book my South Island vacation?
To land rock-bottom prices, book ASAP. Airlines usually release flights, along with some of the lowest fares, nearly a year ahead of time. Hotels, car rental and experiences should also be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. If you’re in need of a last-minute getaway in South Island, there are always lots of great deals to be had on Expedia. Book something in today!
What does an Expedia South Island travel package include?
With Expedia, you can select any combination of car rentals, hotels and flights to create your ideal South Island package. Once you’ve made your booking, you can add on the fun things like day tours and activities. Don’t forget — the more you bundle, the more discounts you’ll get!
What should I know before booking a South Island travel package?
A package can be more affordable than separately booking all you need for your trip. For example, combine your hotels, flights and rental cars and score big savings. Whatever your vacation goals are, there’s sure to be a package that’s perfect for you.
Can I choose my airline with a South Island Expedia vacation package?
You sure can. We offer more than 550 partner airlines all over the world, so choose the carrier that matches your budget needs.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my South Island vacation package?
Whether it’s your hotel or flight, you can cancel and rebook it. Booked your South Island vacation package in the last 24 hours? You may be able to make changes at no cost. If it’s been longer than that, you may be charged a fee by your airline, hotel or car rental company. For further information, check out our Customer Service Portal. We’ll help you every step of the way.

Discover the most popular places to visit in South Island

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

5/5(1 review)

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, snow 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
The Remarkables Ski Area showing a gondola and snow as well as a small group of people

The Remarkables Ski Area

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Skiers and snowboarders will find plenty of inviting slopes at this ski mountain, known for being one of New Zealand’s best venues for freestyle snow riding.

The Remarkables Ski Area

What to do in South Island

Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter

Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter

CA $206
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter
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