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Alpine Views Burkes Pass

Vacation Home in Burkes Pass

Alpine Views Burkes Pass
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58)
"House was clean and comfortable. Great instructions for access to the house. Helpful instructions in the house. We were lucky enough to see the aurora. "
United States
Ann
The price is AED 878
AED 1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Alpine Views Burkes Pass
Large Studio Apartment | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Manata Lodge

Vacation Home in Lower Shotover

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (190)
"Spotless and amazing view. Very peaceful "
Australia
irma
Manata Lodge
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The Church at FOX

Vacation Home in Fox Glacier

The Church at FOX
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"What a fabulous, unique place! So charming and well-appointed. Perfect for a couple. We loved it!"
United States
IAN
The price is AED 819
AED 945 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Church at FOX
House, 3 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Ben Ohau Vista

Vacation Home in Twizel

Ben Ohau Vista
3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Beautiful house. Close to the city but feels like your in the countryside."
United States
Stefanie M
The price is AED 919
AED 1,057 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Ben Ohau Vista
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
Coldstream Estate - The Whare

Vacation Home in Coldstream

Coldstream Estate - The Whare
4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"This is a beautiful property with great character and an interesting history. We were very comfortable as well as charmed by this unique place. "
Australia
Julie
The price is AED 654
AED 753 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
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Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

Vacation Home in Oamaru

Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
The price is AED 555
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
On the beach
Cameron's Beach Front

Vacation Home in Camerons

Cameron's Beach Front
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (220)
"Great place to stay! I hope to return."
United States
Adam
The price is AED 288
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Cameron's Beach Front
On the beach
Kakanui Cube

Vacation Home in Kakanui

Kakanui Cube
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Great place , had a great time tks"
Australia
Michael
The price is AED 684
AED 1,018 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Kakanui Cube
House, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Glencairn Glamour

Vacation Home in Twizel

Glencairn Glamour
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (17)
"The staff were very helpful, friendly and prompt at emailing back. Great customer service!"
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is AED 631
AED 726 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Glencairn Glamour
Beach nearby
Peaceful piece of Paradise

Vacation Home in Wainui

Peaceful piece of Paradise
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
"Small and tidy property has everything you need "
New Zealand
sam s.
Peaceful piece of Paradise
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Oakview

Vacation Home in Hanmer Springs

Oakview
4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"An excellent place to stay. Fantastic accomodation with everything we needed."
Australia
Paul
The price is AED 744
AED 856 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Oakview
Outdoor dining
Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.

Vacation Home in Murchison

Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"This is such a wonderful place - they did a beautiful job with the bus and I loved all the woodwork. Cam was a fantastic host. The setting is beautiful and we loved the special touch of fresh plums, lemons, and granola. Wish we could have stayed longer!"
United States
Emily
The price is AED 423
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.
On the beach, sun loungers
Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

Vacation Home in Kakanui

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78)
"Excellent proximity to beach, wonderful views, plenty space for all generations, liked the open plan kitchen to living, we had a wondererful family xmas stay."
New Zealand
Jo-Anne S.
The price is AED 461
AED 864 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.
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Skyrim Lodge

Vacation Home in Lake Tekapo

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (290)
"It’s such a cozy place to stay"
Taiwan
ChenYeh
The price is AED 1,072
AED 1,269 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Skyrim Lodge
Terrace/patio
Cliffscapes Holiday House

Vacation Home in Punakaiki

Cliffscapes Holiday House
3.0 star property
The price is AED 917
AED 1,058 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Cliffscapes Holiday House
Private kitchen
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Vacation Home in South Bay

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"I will book it again, very tidy and comfortable holiday home. Thank You"
Australia
Istvan
The price is AED 432
AED 877 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 January 2026
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Private kitchen
South West Country Retreat. Located just 5 minutes from Te Anau.

Vacation Home in Te Anau

South West Country Retreat. Located just 5 minutes from Te Anau.
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"House was clean, neat, comfortable and warm"
New Zealand
Nico S.
The price is AED 748
AED 1,120 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
South West Country Retreat. Located just 5 minutes from Te Anau.
Terrace/patio
Fenian Retreat. Nestled on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, Karamea.

Vacation Home in Karamea

Fenian Retreat. Nestled on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, Karamea.
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Special place really loved the setup shame only one night stay"
Australia
Alison
The price is AED 705
AED 1,146 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Fenian Retreat. Nestled on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, Karamea.
Interior
Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

Vacation Home in St Arnaud

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Great locationLots of roomAmazing flock of bellbirds in the surrounding trees Look forward to staying again"
New Zealand
Andrea W.
Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Peak View Terrace

Vacation Home in Wanaka

Peak View Terrace
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Lovely new property, great communication with host and super convenient to town "
Canada
Sue C.
Peak View Terrace
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and excellently clean room. Very happy with our stay and would stay again"
Jennifer 1-night trip
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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

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