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Nangari Studio Unit - Alexandra - Patio
Nangari Studio Unit
Alexandra, New Zealand
9.4Wonderful(174)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 617+
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Quiet hill grove casual luxe - Alexandra - Bedroom
Quiet hill grove casual luxe
Alexandra, New Zealand
10Wonderful(1)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 196+
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Pinewood Lodge - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.3Good(3498)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
R1 487+
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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(3292)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R706+
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Reavers Lodge - Queenstown - Living room
Reavers Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
6.2Okay(3229)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R1 521+
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Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Queenstown - Balcony
Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(2978)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 113+
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Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.4Very Good(3657)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 405+
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Pinewood Queenstown - Queenstown - Bedroom
Pinewood Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.1Good(321)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
R1 189+
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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(2560)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R1 449+
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Lakes Edge Holiday Park - Lake Tekapo - Beach
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(915)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 378+
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Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park - Te Anau - Bedroom
Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park
Te Anau, New Zealand
7.0Good(633)
R743+
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Garden Court Suites And Apartments - Queenstown - Beach
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.2Very Good(2141)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 762+
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Coronation Lodge - Queenstown - Building
Coronation Lodge
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.6Very Good(1375)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 567+
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Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge - Aoraki / Mount Cook - Dining room
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand
8.4Very Good(2221)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
R3 471+
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Highview Apartments - Queenstown - Living room
Highview Apartments
Queenstown, New Zealand
8.7Very Good(1377)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R2 687+
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Clock view Apartment - Alexandra
Clock view Apartment
Alexandra, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(4)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R3 438+
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Low season

June

High season

January

Average price (weeknight)

R3 816

Average price (weekend night)

R3 170
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 8% rise in price.
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  • 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 R420. 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, houses, chalets, cottages, campsites, homestays, lodges, villas, cabins, agritourism, luxury tents, campgrounds, bungalows, condos, farm stays, caravans and houseboats.

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

    If you’re looking for something special, the holiday rental most loved by KAYAK users is Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast.

  • 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 6% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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