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A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a microwave.
A building with a covered outdoor area, a car parked in front, and a starry night sky.

1. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Lake Tekapo
Australia
nadira
P5,497
P6,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
A balcony with a view of a street, stone wall, and a row of chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A travel agency wall with brochures for Queenstown, NZ, and Fiji & Asia.
A reception area with a counter, a red couch, and a wooden wall.

2. Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Queenstown City Centre
P4,853
P5,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
A kitchen with two stainless steel ovens, a clock on the wall, and a coffee maker on the counter.
A room with a kitchenette, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A picnic table and benches in front of a building with a covered deck.

3. High Country Motel and Backpackers

High Country Motel and Backpackers
Twizel
P3,821
P4,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
High Country Motel and Backpackers
A modern building with a glass facade, a covered outdoor area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A staircase leading to a room with a mountain view through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A modern kitchen with marble flooring, stainless steel appliances, and a buffet area with various food items.

4. Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Mount Cook
P10,605
P12,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
A modern, compact building with a deck, two chairs, a sofa, and a large window.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a round mirror, and a neatly made bed.
A modern, compact cabin with a deck and outdoor seating, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a mountain backdrop.
A modern interior with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a grey sofa with a cushion, and a small round table.

5. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka
Wanaka
P3,925
P4,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka
A modern house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a tree.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a bathroom.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a large window with sheer curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A modern reception area with a sign labeled "RECEPTION" and a glass door entrance.

6. Carnmore Hagley Park

Carnmore Hagley Park
Riccarton
Australia
Paul
P4,136
P4,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Carnmore Hagley Park
A rustic outdoor setting with stone lanterns, a wooden bench, and a building in the background.
A clean, modern restaurant interior with white walls, metal chairs, and tables. There are large windows allowing natural light, and a refrigerator is visible on the right side.
A wooden building with a sloped roof, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and a sign for a supermarket.
A reception desk with a brick wall backdrop, a welcome sign, and a sign for Arrountown Holiday Park.

7. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
Arrowtown
Australia
Abbas
P2,194
P2,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves above the sink.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story motel with a sign reading "ALPS MOTEL APARTMENTS" and a parking lot in front.

8. Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Twizel
United States
Jasmine
P11,223
P12,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
A golf course with a flag, a person standing, and another person sitting on the grass.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted light fixtures.
A snow-covered outdoor area with picnic tables and a building.

9. Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
Lake Tekapo
P6,508
P7,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.
A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a dining area.

10. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
Franz Josef Glacier
Australia
Kelvin
P2,620
P3,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef
A laundromat with multiple washers and dryers, a trash bin, and a magazine rack.
A modern interior with a large window overlooking a lake and autumn foliage.
A modern interior with a view of a lake and mountains. It includes a bar area with stools and a kitchen counter.
A view from a window overlooking a river with boats, trees, and a distant mountain range.

11. Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Carolina
P6,632
P7,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with a sink, and a view of the adjacent dining area.
A room with two hanging chairs, a bean bag area, and a geometric art piece on the wall.
A reception desk with a green wall, a logo, and a shelf with small plants.
A spacious, well-lit dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a colorful sofa in the foreground.

12. Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
Nelson City Centre
United States
Emily
Bridge Backpackers
A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with benches.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

13. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura
Australia
Karen
P3,707
P4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Kaikoura Beach Motel
A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.
A sign for 'jailhouse accommodation' with a brick wall and greenery.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'jailhouse accommodation' and a gated entrance.
A hotel corridor with a central staircase, multiple doors, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

14. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
Addington
P2,882
P3,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, and a cityscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with green curtains.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

15. Luxe Suites and Apartments

Luxe Suites and Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Jayden
P6,545
P7,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Luxe Suites and Apartments
A two-story building with a sign reading "The Boathouse Lodge" and amenities listed such as family rooms, shared dorms, private rooms, in-room bike storage, and free breakfast.
A reception desk with a wooden top and blue edge, a clock on the wall, and a painting of a boat.
A bedroom with a bed, a hanging plant, and a window.
A hotel hallway with a staircase, a blue exit door, a plant, and a painting on the wall.

16. The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton
P3,005
P3,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Boathouse Lodge
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A residential area with modern houses, a clear view of a lake, and mountains in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase with red accents.

17. The Moorings

The Moorings
Wanaka
Australia
Russ
P8,089
P9,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Moorings
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern multi-story building with a sign for Lakeside Luxury Apartments.
A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a desk with a computer, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

18. Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Beti
P4,964
P5,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown
A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring white chairs and a table.
Private kitchen
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.
A row of modern cabins with large windows, wooden decks, and a mountainous backdrop.

19. Driftaway Queenstown

Driftaway Queenstown
Frankton
Japan
Jacobus
P8,878
P10,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Driftaway Queenstown
A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.
A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.
A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
Kaikoura
New Zealand
Ralph
P4,872
P5,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Kaikoura Motor Inn
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