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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Queenstown (69% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (21%) and Lake Tekapo (6%). Searches for hotels in Te Anau (5%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in South Island for as cheap as ₹ 953 (Kaikoura) in the last 3 days. The average price is ₹ 15,917.