Where to Stay in South Island

There is a wide variety of accommodation available on South Island, with something to suit every traveller and his wallet. Accommodation options cover the range from quality hotels, service apartments, motels, inns, heritage hotels, wilderness lodges to less expensive hostels, B&B places, backpackers digs to camp sites, caravan parks, holiday parks and farmstays for those on a busman's vacation. It is sensible to plan ahead of time and book hotel accommodation if the visit coincides with the peak tourist season between November and March.