Top of the South Vacation Packages 2026

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Your Top of the South Vacation

With everything organized before you go, our Top of the South vacation packages let you focus on having fun. Famous for its distilleries and craft breweries, coastal beaches and walking trails, your only job is to kick back and enjoy every adventure that comes your way. With so much to see on a trip to Top of the South, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kick off your journey in Nelson at Christ Church Cathedral and Richmond Mall — two popular attractions here. Another great city worthy of a spot on your itinerary is Picton. Don't miss Picton Harbour and Kenepuru Sounds. If you're ready to stop dreaming and start packing, Expedia will help turn your Top of the South vacation into reality.

Where to stay in Top of the South

Find the best Top of the South areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Top of the South

A coastal town with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Nelson City Centre

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nelson Market and Queens Gardens.

A coastal landscape with a grassy hillside, ocean waves, and a cloudy sky.

Waikawa

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal town with houses on a hillside, a road with vehicles, and a large mountain in the background.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a small island with trees.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McCashin's Brewery and Marsden Recreation Ground.

A beach with kites flying in the sky, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

Stay near popular Top of the South attractions

Picton Harbour

9.2/10 (1,010 reviews)

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.

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Tahunanui Beach Reserve

9.2/10 (709 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tahunanui Beach Reserve during your travels in Nelson? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Top of the South Hotel Deals

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim

$70 nightly

$81 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

"Lovely hotel and great professional staff. Located close to the centre. Excellent restaurant with good value food menus."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026

The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road Nelson

$53 nightly

$62 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Tides Hotel

66 Trafalgar Street Nelson

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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