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Panoramic Photo of Nelson Town Centre, the Harbour and the Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Queens Gardens and Nelson Provincial Museum.

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The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥12,198 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
￥12,198
￥14,325 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Loved the jetted spa

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥7,430 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
￥7,430
￥8,585 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
The place is very clean, comfortable and well laid out

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is ￥13,422 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
￥13,422
￥15,610 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. The hotel restaurant was reasonable value for money.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Which airlines fly to Top of the South?
Air New Zealand is a major carrier servicing Top of the South. Search for a ticket to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) and you'll have 3479 Air New Zealand flights per month to select from.
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How much is a flight to Top of the South?
You could have scored a return ticket to Top of the South from anywhere between and in the last seven days. For one-way journeys from (), the lowest amount paid during this time was just .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Top of the South?
Start organizing your Top of the South journey by booking a seat on one of the 4473 flights every month to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL). This is the region's principal gateway.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Top of the South?
Taking off on a Tuesday, followed by a Monday, is usually the best way to get the cheapest airfare. Steer clear of weekends if you can, because Saturday is typically the most expensive day of the week. Spend the dollars you saved having a blast in Top of the South instead!
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