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Coachman Motel

Coachman Motel

2 out of 5
Upper Riccarton
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
The staff at this motel went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. . Units are spacious and clean, warm and cosy.

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

298 Westside Motor Lodge

298 Westside Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Upper Riccarton
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (367 reviews)
Rooms clean beds comfy

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (746 reviews)
Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room that was reasonably priced. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Walking distance to many restaurants and shops.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Designer Cottage B&B

Designer Cottage B&B

3 out of 5
Sydenham
per person
Aug 19 - Aug 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews)
Friendly and welcoming host. Very accommodating and good at providing interesting things to see and do in the area. Lovely, peaceful garden perfect for relaxing after a full day exploring Christchurch. All in all, a great place to stay while visiting Christchurch.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

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Braemar Lodge And Spa
Braemar Lodge And Spa
4.5 out of 5
283 Medway Road, Hanmer Springs
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
9/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"Had a great stay! The staff was incredibly helpful, professional, and made sure everything went smoothly. Excellent service—truly appreciated, very good experience with property and specially staff. Special thanks to tharindu mate , u r legend and assert for lodge"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Edit Hanmer Springs
Edit Hanmer Springs
4.5 out of 5
1 CONICAL HILL ROAD, 1, Hanmer Springs
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$77 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$90 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
"Great location and friendly service."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Hanmer Springs Retreat
Hanmer Springs Retreat
4.5 out of 5
35 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean, spacious, well equipped unit. We arrived 'after hours' and the system for 'checking in' worked well."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

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Waiau Essential Information

Language
English
Currency
New Zealand dollars
Max Temp Winter
50ºF
Max Temp Summer
65ºF
Top Sights
Mount Cookson and Mount Stewart

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Waiau vacation package cost?
You'll find cheap prices from $1,477 on Expedia for your Waiau break. However, factors like your choice of hotel, the season and length of stay will determine how much your vacation to Waiau costs.
What are the cheapest months to go to Waiau?
February, November and December are great times to look for cheap Waiau vacation packages. Choosing to travel in less busy months means you can typically find lower prices on hotels and flights.
How many days is enough for Waiau?
With a well-planned itinerary, you can easily hit the main Waiau attractions in a few days. But if you prefer to discover hidden gems or go on day tours, consider booking your Waiau vacation for longer.
How to find the best Waiau package deals?
Use Expedia's handy filters to help you find some fabulous Waiau package deals. When you begin your search, just set your maximum budget and then order the results by "Price: low to high." If you're looking to save, plan your break for midweek, or browse for Waiau package deals in the low season. Play around with your travel dates and you may score even bigger discounts. As a rule of thumb, it's usually best to lock in your vacation package as early as possible.
Is it cheaper to book a Waiau vacation as a package?
An Expedia vacation package could land you significant savings when compared to arranging flights and hotels separately. Better still, you can tailor your Waiau trip to fit your exact style. Choose your preferred flight time, select the hotel type and add a car rental. Check out our great deals to see how much you can save.
When to book a vacation package to Waiau?
If you've got your Waiau vacation dates confirmed, book as early as you can to score some terrific deals. With Expedia, you can typically reserve some flights up to one year in advance. Prefer spontaneous adventures? Our last-minute deals are ideal for impromptu escapes.
How to plan a trip to Waiau?

  1. Choose the right time to travel: Your schedule, favorite season and the type of weather you enjoy can all influence your decision on when to go to Waiau.
  2. Budget wisely: Besides the cost of your hotel, you should consider other expenses too. These include food, flights and transportation. Also, set aside some extra funds for unexpected expenses that may come up during your trip to Waiau.
  3. Explore Waiau with our trip planning tool: Gain insights into the most popular attractions and best stays for your trip to Waiau. You can also save your favorite locations, collaborate with your group and manage all your plans in one place.
  4. Decide how long to go away for: Now that you're up to speed on Waiau, you can figure out the ideal length of your break. Put together a rough itinerary and allocate enough time to cover everything you want to do.
  5. Bundle your hotel and flights: Awesome destination, check. Length of stay, check. All that's left is to pick a Waiau vacation package that brings all your bookings together.
  6. Book any activities or day trips: Here's the fun part --- organizing everything you want to do and see. Browse some of the exciting things to do in Waiau and book your tickets in advance to save time (and maybe some money too!).

Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Waiau vacation packages?
If you're anything like us, you love exploring new places but are not a fan of the price tag that can come with it. That's why we've created Book Now, Pay Later vacations. With help from online lender Affirm, you can break down the cost of your Waiau trip across 3, 6 or 12 months. There are also no late payment fees or hidden costs, so you can snap up great vacation packages with payment plans as soon as you spot them.
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.