Title: Top of the South Vacation Packages 2026 from $2,516 | Expedia.com

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# Top of the South Vacations from $2,516

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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](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson.d2600.Destination-Travel-Guides) at Christ Church Cathedral and Richmond Mall — two popular attractions here. Another great city worthy of a spot on your itinerary is [Picton](https://www.expedia.com/Picton.d9370.Destination-Travel-Guides). 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.

## The Latest Top of the South vacation packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Tahuna Beach Holiday Park ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14870000/14863400/14863347/89b7b0af_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Tahuna Beach Holiday Park 

Tahunanui

$2,516

per person

Apr 15 - Apr 17

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Nelson (NSN)

8.6/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)

Excellent stay all new appliances, very comfy and clean beads, hot showers, very pleasant staff. Very close to the beach. Great for cooking, we loved it!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

![The Waters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7010000/7006800/7006705/5f78deee_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Waters

$2,748

per person

Apr 15 - Apr 17

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Nelson (NSN)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)

Yes and Lou & Adin mdenus feel right at home

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

![Parautane Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624221/67b9d6fe_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Parautane Lodge

$2,629

per person

Apr 15 - Apr 17

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Nelson (NSN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)

Great views from the Harris suite. The room was really lovely and spacious. We really liked the private decking area. The host was really friendly and helpful, and provided breakfast early so that we could check out early. Would have loved to have stayed longer.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

![The Windhover Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37510000/37502000/37501917/a2bd46c3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Windhover Estate

$2,828

per person

Apr 15 - Apr 17

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Nelson (NSN)

6/10 (1 review)

![The Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/85ae035d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Hotel Nelson

Nelson South

$2,574

per person

Apr 15 - Apr 17

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Nelson (NSN)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Very clean and proximity to city was great.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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## 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](https://expedia.com/Top-Of-The-South.dx3000655866)

![Panoramic Photo of Nelson Town Centre, the Harbour and the Coast, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981724756/99facd5f-f6de-4eec-a03e-2c688c211ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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

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![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147309/a123a368-0997-4767-aa50-7d029c5cd767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Waikawa

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

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![Houses on the side of the cliffs in Nelson, along the shoreline of Tasman Bay near Tahunanui Beach; Nelson Province, South Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055862/b1e9d5e2-570a-4405-9c37-fca669117d59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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![Quaint B&B with lovely garden. Great location to head to the wineries](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135431/3c83003f-d7b9-43a7-8e72-d0cb437983f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Renwick

 Wineries, restaurants, and gardens highlight some of the noteworthy features of Renwick. Make a stop by Nautilus Estate or Wairau River while you're exploring the neighborhood. 

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![Tonga Island, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664942/13be2106-a290-4bff-8121-ecccc52960b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Stoke

4/5(12 area reviews)

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

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### Discover the most popular places to visit in Top of the South

![Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560906768/60882bb2-b60c-4fe5-981a-b8ff1a8ddf9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Picton Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Picton-Ferry-Terminal-Picton.d553248621560906768.Vacation-Attraction)

![Picton Harbour featuring boating, a bridge and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/fe653856-38ab-4060-964f-724c079fdfbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Picton Harbour

4.5/5(68 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Picton-Harbour-Marlborough.d6112776.Vacation-Attraction)

![Such a peaceful place. Especially lucky when you get there in the morning, the sun just coming out from behind the clouds and no one around!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8350/12338511-c92f-431f-96cd-cb6cebf78b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Te Waikoropupu Springs

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Te Waikoropupu Springs, a lovely green space in Takaka. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 

[](https://expedia.com/Te-Waikoropupu-Springs-Takaka.d6112826.Vacation-Attraction)

## Top of the South Hotel Deals

![The Hotel Nelson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3505400/3505320/85ae035d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road Nelson 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$80 nightly

$93 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Very clean and proximity to city was great.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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![The Boathouse Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111105700/111105698/6c9a20ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$43 nightly

$50 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)

Place was so convenient for the ferry, it looks new compared to the other backpackers hostel across the road which is grubby Nicky was so helpful Inside the walls are new , carpet new and cleaned and the kitchen great, marvellous sitting lounge TV room too

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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![Carnmore Chateau Marlborough](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/8f917a5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$110 nightly

$128 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Nice large clean room. Staff was friendly and the hotel was very convenient for Blenheim downtown shopping and food. Also very car convenient and good parking

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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## Top of the South Essential Information

| Language        | English                      |
| --------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Currency        | New Zealand dollars          |
| Closest Airport | Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) |

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