Top of the South Vacation Packages 2026 from $422

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.

The Latest Top of the South vacation packages

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Rydges Wellington Airport

Rongotai

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$422

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

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Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD

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$425

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

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Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,578 reviews)

Clean simple room. Kind staff and convenience for walk to the CBD. Parking just by the hotel.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Tongariro Suites at The Rocks

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$620

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

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Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

10/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)

Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD

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$425

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

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Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (763 reviews)

The Viv Hotel Wellington

Te Aro

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$451

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 29

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Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)

8/10 Very Good! (728 reviews)

All good

Reviewed on Aug 20, 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

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 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 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 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 vineyard with rows of grapevines and mountains in the background.

Blenheim CBD

If you're spending some time in Blenheim CBD, Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough are top sights worth seeing.

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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Top of the South Hotel Deals

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim

$58 nightly

$68 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)

"Clean room, comfortable bed and walking distance to restaurants and town"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road Nelson

$52 nightly

$61 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"The only thing that was missing was a salad bowl in the kitchen, room 67."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Tides Hotel

66 Trafalgar Street Nelson

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$61 nightly

$71 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)

"Locality"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

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