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Top places to visit in Southland

sunset at the estuary - the area beside the estuary used to be the city landfill and has been a restoration project since 1994 with ongoing planting and pest plant control. Walking and cycling loop track around the Lagoon and across the Roger Sutton Boardwalk. Interpretation, seating and bird watching opportunities. Views extend to Bluff Hill further south.

Invercargill

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $49 One Way, $98 Round Trip

$98 return flights and $49 one-way flights to Southland were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, May 7

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$98

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$160

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Thu, May 28 - Sat, Jun 6

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$195

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Mon, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 1

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$341

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 10

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$737

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 24

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,046

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7

BOS

Boston

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,093

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24

DFW

Dallas

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,184

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
CHC	Queenstown	January 31 to February 3	$345
AKL	Queenstown	January 31 to February 5	$358
AKL	Invercargill Airport	January 30 to March 22	$418
SYD	Queenstown	February 1 to February 17	$549

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Southland Accommodation Deals

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$63 nightly

$73 total

Feb 3 - Feb 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Clean room. Well planned kitchens, easy access to boiling water. Helpful friendly staff.well laid out. Right on the edge of the lake opposite

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 nightly

$100 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)

The large cabin for an extended family was amazing.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

$82 nightly

$95 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Invercargill. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

7.6/10 Good! (955 reviews)

I needed to wear ear plugs as the road outside got a bit noisy and my window didn't shut properly, also no air con, but clean and great shower and was just across from the mall

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$105 nightly

$121 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

7/10 Good! (637 reviews)

Compact clean room

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Southland Apartment Hotels

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$122 nightly

$141 total

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Nice clean room , ample parking , close to town

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 nightly

$100 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)

The large cabin for an extended family was amazing.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

Book a stay at this beach motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (856 reviews)

Great apartment overlooking the lake. Spotlessly clean with plenty of room. BBQ and laundry on site as well!

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

$185 nightly

$212 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)

Nice place, clean, walking distance to the lake.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$63 nightly

$73 total

Feb 3 - Feb 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Clean room. Well planned kitchens, easy access to boiling water. Helpful friendly staff.well laid out. Right on the edge of the lake opposite

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$105 nightly

$121 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

7/10 Good! (637 reviews)

Compact clean room

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Corner Mokonui Street & Main Street Te Anau

$212 nightly

$245 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Fiordland ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

The room is really nice, and great location

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park

129 Te Anau Milford Highway Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$38 nightly

$44 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bathrooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.6/10 Good! (326 reviews)

Good amenities. Good area.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Southland

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 nightly

$100 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (783 reviews)

The large cabin for an extended family was amazing.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$63 nightly

$73 total

Feb 3 - Feb 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

Clean room. Well planned kitchens, easy access to boiling water. Helpful friendly staff.well laid out. Right on the edge of the lake opposite

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$122 nightly

$141 total

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Nice clean room , ample parking , close to town

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

$153 nightly

$177 total

Jan 29 - Jan 30

Total with taxes and fees

Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Fiordland Cinema and Luxmore Jet are located nearby.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

Lovely quaint cottages. Great value for money.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Southland?

Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Southland. If you want the best airfares, search across those days and you could score an excellent flight deal.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Southland?

Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is normally the best day of the week for cheap flights to Southland. Tuesday also has wallet-friendly airfares, whereas Saturday has the most expensive ticket rates. Although flying out at the weekend can be more suitable, you'll have more money to play with if you set off early in the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Southland?

To book cheap flights to Southland, pack your suitcase and fly out in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to save serious money on your fare. If you're hoping to jet to Southland in June, it's worth remembering that this is the most expensive time of year to travel.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

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Any lengthy flight can be daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't solve. We've rounded up our top tips to make sure your journey flows without a hitch:

In all cases you'll need some identification. How much? This depends on which airport you take off from. When booking, you are encouraged to use the same name, birth date and gender as shown on your government-issued ID.
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