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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (45% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (36%) and Lake Tekapo (11%). Searches for hotels in Wanaka (9%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as £22 (Hanmer Springs) in the last 3 days. The average price is £147.
In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for tonight for as low as £22 (Hanmer Springs). Users have also found 3-star hotels from £31 (Hanmer Springs) and 4-star+ hotels from £22 (Hanmer Springs).
In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island hotels for this weekend for as low as £48 (Queenstown) per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from £51 (Queenstown) and 4-star+ hotels from £73 (Queenstown).