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Top places to visit in Southland

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river flowing into the sea, and distant landforms.

Invercargill

A clear river with large rocks, lush green trees, and a mountain in the background.

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $56 One Way, $112 Round Trip

$112 return flights and $56 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.

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$112

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Mon, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 1

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$267

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$411

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 21

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$563

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 6

SYD

Sydney

IVC

Invercargill

$662

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Fri, Feb 19 - Wed, Mar 10

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$948

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,350

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6

DFW

Dallas

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,376

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,457

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,486

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,539

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

JFK

New York

IVC

Invercargill

$1,576

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	August 14 to September 21	$246
SYD	Queenstown	August 15 to August 22	$596
MEL	Queenstown	August 14 to August 17	$702

*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

$37 nightly

$44 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Good value for money"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$45 nightly

$53 total

Aug 28 - Aug 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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)

"Thank you to the Park owner's young son who checked me in. I was given an upgrade on arrival and had a very comfortable two day stay. Location and on site amenities including a spa where wonderful. I will definitely be returning again."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$76 nightly

$87 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Total with taxes and fees

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$59 nightly

$68 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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 ...

7.2/10 Good! (702 reviews)

"A one night stop over to travel onto Milford the following day. No thrills but an okay stay. Large property but seemed generally under used. However we did visit off season."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 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

$81 nightly

$94 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

"Great views, clean room. Convenient location with easy parking."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$45 nightly

$53 total

Aug 28 - Aug 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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)

"Thank you to the Park owner's young son who checked me in. I was given an upgrade on arrival and had a very comfortable two day stay. Location and on site amenities including a spa where wonderful. I will definitely be returning again."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$128 nightly

$148 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.8/10 Exceptional! (924 reviews)

"Everything was great about our stay. The amenities have been updated, clean and worked well."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

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. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (529 reviews)

"One of the best motel in South Island! Includes well equipped kitchen, more than basic amenities compared to any motels. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

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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

$37 nightly

$44 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Good value for money"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$94 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

"Great views, clean room. Convenient location with easy parking."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Lakefront Lodge

58 Lakefront Drive, Fiordland Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117 nightly

$137 total

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Luxmore ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews)

"Laundry, Shops nearby"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$121 nightly

$140 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

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

$45 nightly

$53 total

Aug 28 - Aug 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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)

"Thank you to the Park owner's young son who checked me in. I was given an upgrade on arrival and had a very comfortable two day stay. Location and on site amenities including a spa where wonderful. I will definitely be returning again."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$37 nightly

$44 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Good value for money"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$94 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

"Great views, clean room. Convenient location with easy parking."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

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

9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

"V good"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

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Chevrolet Spark

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Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

5 people

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