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Alpine Views Burkes Pass

Alpine Views Burkes Pass

Alpine Views Burkes Pass
3.5 star property
Burkes Pass
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 872
AED 1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Alpine Views Burkes Pass
Large Studio Apartment | View from room
Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge

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

The Church at FOX

The Church at FOX
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
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 814
AED 939 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Church at FOX
House, 3 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Ben Ohau Vista

Ben Ohau Vista

Ben Ohau Vista
3.5 star property
Twizel
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 914
AED 1,051 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

Coldstream Estate - The Whare

Coldstream Estate - The Whare
4.0 star property
Coldstream
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 636
AED 734 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2026
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
Exterior
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
Oamaru
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 552
AED 552 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
Exterior
Cameron's Beach Front

Cameron's Beach Front

Cameron's Beach Front
Camerons
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (220)
"Great place to stay! I hope to return."
United States
Adam
The price is AED 287
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Cameron's Beach Front
Interior
Kakanui Cube

Kakanui Cube

Kakanui Cube
Kakanui
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Great place , had a great time tks"
Australia
Michael
The price is AED 679
AED 1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Kakanui Cube
House, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Glencairn Glamour

Glencairn Glamour

Glencairn Glamour
3.5 star property
Twizel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (16)
"The staff were very helpful, friendly and prompt at emailing back. Great customer service!"
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is AED 627
AED 721 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Glencairn Glamour
Beach nearby
Peaceful piece of Paradise

Peaceful piece of Paradise

Peaceful piece of Paradise
Wainui
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
"Small and tidy property has everything you need "
New Zealand
sam s.
The price is AED 380
AED 629 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Peaceful piece of Paradise
Front of property
Oakview

Oakview

Oakview
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"An excellent place to stay. Fantastic accomodation with everything we needed."
Australia
Paul
The price is AED 723
AED 834 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Oakview
Interior
Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.

Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.

Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.
Murchison
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 420
AED 551 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Riverside Bedford Bus with stunning valley views.
Dining
Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.
Kakanui
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 458
AED 858 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.
Exterior
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (290)
"It’s such a cozy place to stay"
Taiwan
ChenYeh
The price is AED 1,022
AED 1,218 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Skyrim Lodge
Exterior
Cliffscapes Holiday House

Cliffscapes Holiday House

Cliffscapes Holiday House
3.0 star property
Punakaiki
The price is AED 922
AED 1,062 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Cliffscapes Holiday House
Outdoor dining
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!

Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
South Bay
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 428
AED 871 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 January 2026
Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!!
Living area
South West Country Retreat. Located just 5 minutes from Te Anau.

South West Country Retreat. Located just 5 minutes from Te Anau.

South West Country Retreat. Located just 5 minutes from Te Anau.
Te Anau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"House was clean, neat, comfortable and warm"
New Zealand
Nico S.
The price is AED 743
AED 1,113 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 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.

Fenian Retreat. Nestled on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, Karamea.

Fenian Retreat. Nestled on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, Karamea.
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 700
AED 1,138 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Fenian Retreat. Nestled on the edge of Kahurangi National Park, Karamea.
Exterior
Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud

Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud
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.
The price is AED 393
AED 593 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Sunny, Private Cottage in St Arnaud
Interior
Peak View Terrace

Peak View Terrace

Peak View Terrace
Wanaka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Lovely new property, great communication with host and super convenient to town "
Canada
Sue C.
The price is AED 807
AED 1,405 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Peak View Terrace
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Large spacious apartment with full cooking facilities and well equipped kitchen. Magnificent view from room "
Ingrid 3-night trip
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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

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