Name: The Boathouse Lodge
Price range: $49 total
Rating: 8.6

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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

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 Market and Nelson Provincial Museum.

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

Can never go wrong with New Zealand. Just a normal picture of boats but the landscape of NZ makes it stunning.

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 quaint area.

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.

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!

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.

Top of the South Hotel Deals

The Hotel Nelson

40 Waimea Road Nelson

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$85 nightly

$100 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Problem w toilet

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$83 nightly

$96 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Nice hotel, very good especially for the price

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

The Boathouse Lodge

9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$42 nightly

$49 total

Jan 17 - Jan 18

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)

Great location for backpackers. Close to ferry.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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