South Island Cheap Holidays
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Top Cheap holiday packages in South Island
- LyLo Christchurch Airport
22 Jan - 26 JanLyLo Christchurch Airport + Flight
Christchurch Airport4 nights5.0 star property8.4/10 - Very good (1,000 reviews)"I got in late at night, the lady on the desk was lovely. However, when I went to my pod I couldn’t even use the locker as the other travellers had left their luggage completely blocking and clothes were hanging on the ladder to the top where I was assigned. I moved to a private room for $355 NZD, which is overpriced for a 1 star hotel room. My carpet had clearly been vomited on or something, it was badly stained and the entire carpet was so dirty. Linen was clean thankfully, and the staff were..."Reviewed November 10, 2026Return • Sydney (SYD) - Christchurch (CHC)SYD - CHC • 1 stop CHC - SYD • DirectAU$1,098AU$912found 1 day agoper traveller - LyLo Queenstown
2 Feb - 6 FebLyLo Queenstown + Flight
Queenstown City Centre4 nights5.0 star property8.4/10 - Very good (779 reviews)Return • Brisbane (BNE) - Queenstown (ZQN)BNE - ZQN • 1 stop ZQN - BNE • 1 stopAU$1,816AU$1,338found 19 hours agoper traveller - Melbourne Lodge
22 Jan - 27 JanMelbourne Lodge + Flight
Queenstown City Centre5 nights3.5 star property8.4/10 - Very good (851 reviews)"Walking distance to the hub of Queenstown."Reviewed November 8, 2026Return • Brisbane (BNE) - Queenstown (ZQN)BNE - ZQN • 1 stop ZQN - BNE • 1 stopAU$1,993AU$1,473found 23 hours agoper traveller - Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
22 Jan - 26 JanCarnmore Hotel Christchurch + Flight
Christchurch City Centre4 nights4.0 star property9.4/10 - Exceptional (967 reviews)Return • Sydney (SYD) - Christchurch (CHC)SYD - CHC • 1 stop CHC - SYD • DirectAU$1,169AU$1,010found 1 day agoper traveller - Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
18 Dec - 23 DecNomads Queenstown Backpackers + Flight
Queenstown City Centre5 nights2.0 star property8.2/10 - Very good (784 reviews)"Location is excellent"Reviewed November 5, 2026Return • Brisbane (BNE) - Queenstown (ZQN)BNE - ZQN • Direct ZQN - BNE • DirectAU$1,733AU$1,542found 1 day agoper traveller
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Top Cheap South Island Hotels
"It was cold in the bedrooms and the showers were only Luke warm Reasonable cost Very relaxed"
"Clean kitchen"
"We stayed here for one night last night with my wife. It was very comfortable and clean. The owner was also extremely nice and very patient in introducing the scenery to us. It was a really wonderful trip."
Leithfield Beach Holiday Park
Leithfield Beach Holiday Park"Great little motor park camp. Excellent location by beach far enough away from Chch but still close. A bit old school with lots of messy permanents - but otherwise a good spot. Caravan and huts are cute; clean and good value. I’d recommend it."
"decent place but quite tired, room didn't resemble the photos at all"
"Good location, large kitchen and living room. The propoerty provided everything they can to guests, such as free rice, noodle, flour ... refrigerators and all cookwares. You can cook there by yourself."
"I thought much easyer to use kitchen than other hostel in the city center. supermarket was much near than one in the city center one."
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Where can I find amazing cheap beach holiday packages in South Island?
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Can I cancel my cheap South Island holiday booking with Expedia?
Yes, you can cancel your South Island budget package through your Expedia itinerary or by reaching out to our 24/7 customer service team. Refund details depend on your specific booking, including the airline and how far in advance you cancel. Consider rescheduling your trip to maximise your affordable South Island holiday for a future adventure.