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Top Beach vacation packages in South Island

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  • A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
    Jan 7 - Jan 12

    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central + Flight

    Queenstown City Centre
    4 nights
    4.0 star property
    9.0/10 - Wonderful (1,080 reviews)
    Roundtrip • Tokyo (TYO) - Queenstown (ZQN)
    NRT - ZQN • 2 stops ZQN - NRT • 1 stop
    ￥335,416
    ￥312,575
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
  • A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a white bathtub, and a mounted sign that reads "BATH BREW".
    Jan 5 - Jan 10

    QT Queenstown + Flight

    Queenstown City Centre
    4 nights
    5.0 star property
    9.4/10 - Exceptional (1,000 reviews)
    Roundtrip • Tokyo (TYO) - Queenstown (ZQN)
    NRT - ZQN • 1 stop ZQN - NRT • 1 stop
    ￥669,496
    ￥614,061
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    QT Queenstown
  • A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
    Jan 5 - Jan 10

    Mi-pad Queenstown + Flight

    Queenstown City Centre
    4 nights
    4.0 star property
    9.0/10 - Wonderful (1,003 reviews)
    "It was a great stay, the room was clean, great bathroom and shower, the hotel looks new and well maintained. Most of the staff were incredibly lovely and helpful. Facilities are pretty good, only real downside is there are no kitchenettes, fridges or microwaves available in the rooms or in the common area. If you want to do longer stays in Queenstown I reckon these are essentials, if the way had those things I would say 10/10 it’s the best place to stay."
    Reviewed November 12, 2026
    Roundtrip • Tokyo (TYO) - Queenstown (ZQN)
    NRT - ZQN • 1 stop ZQN - NRT • 1 stop
    ￥410,774
    ￥383,061
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    Mi-pad Queenstown
  • Exterior
    Jan 5 - Jan 10

    Novotel Queenstown Lakeside + Flight

    Queenstown City Centre
    4 nights
    4.0 star property
    8.8/10 - Excellent (1,005 reviews)
    "This venue is looking quite tired and not well maintained. Housekeeping left bags of dirty laundry in the halls and dishes were outside rooms for most of the day. We were disappointed in the 'fitness centre' having just one kettle bell in the weights room. And we were told on arrival that the spa pool, which is advertised on Expedia and their website, had been closed for six months. It was passable, but for the price not great value for money."
    Reviewed November 9, 2026
    Roundtrip • Tokyo (TYO) - Queenstown (ZQN)
    NRT - ZQN • 1 stop ZQN - NRT • 1 stop
    ￥414,277
    ￥397,124
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
  • A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a view of mountains and a lake through the window.
    Jan 5 - Jan 10

    Queenstown Village Apartments + Flight

    Kawarau Falls
    4 nights
    4.5 star property
    8.6/10 - Excellent (168 reviews)
    Roundtrip • Tokyo (TYO) - Queenstown (ZQN)
    NRT - ZQN • 1 stop ZQN - NRT • 1 stop
    ￥433,531
    ￥420,170
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    Queenstown Village Apartments

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A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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What to do in South Island

Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours

Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour

￥5,702
per adult
80% of travelers recommend
Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour
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Top Beach South Island Hotels

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
188.2 km from South Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
The price is ￥35,310
￥40,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
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A rental steps from the shore creates an amazingly affordable South Island beach vacation. Seaside sojourns during low season start from ￥312,574. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Can I book a South Island beach trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?

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