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Pre and Post Tour Accommodation



Take a look at our Christchurch and Queenstown accommodation options for your pre and post tour nights.


Christchurch Accommodation

On the first morning of your tour, there will be one group pick up in central Christchurch at a time that will be confirmed in your trip documentation. Please be waiting outside the Worcester Street entrance of Cathedral Junction (near to the entrance of the Quest Hotel), see the map below.

There are at least 10 hotels within a 2 minute walk and many others a little further away where you might choose to stay the night before departure. Tours ending in Christchurch will drop guests back to Cathedral Junction at around 6:00pm.


Quest Serviced Apartments

• 113 Worcester Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 222 2003
• Website: https://www.questapartments.co.nz/properties/south-island/christchurch/quest-christchurch/overview
• Apartment style hotel rooms offering studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments
• Prices start from NZ$150 per night for a studio 

The Drifter
• 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 659 0066
• Website: https://thedrifter.com/
• Modern rooms with communal spaces offering lofts, suites and shared rooms
• Promo code: CYCLE10 for 10% off at the best available rate until 15 December 2025. 

Hotel 115
• 115 Worcester Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 928 2434
• Website: https://www.cathedraljunction.co.nz/hotel-115-christchurch
• Compact rooms, prices start from NZ$145 per night

IBIS Hotel
• 107 Hereford Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 367 8666
• Website: www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-5983-ibis-christchurch/index.shtml
• 3 star hotel, with restaurant on site
• Prices start from NZ$240 per night

BreakFree on Cashel
• 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +61 7 5665 4408 or within NZ 0800 448 891
• Website: www.breakfree.com.au/on-cashel
• Modern hotel with compact rooms, most economic rooms are without windows
• Prices start from NZ$125 per night

Rendezvous Hotel
• 166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 943 3888
• Website: www.rendezvoushotels.com/hotel/christchurch
• 4 star hotel, prices start from NZ$175 per night

Novotel
• 50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 372 2111
• Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/6592/index.en.shtml
• 4 star hotel with bar, prices start from NZ$220 per night 7.

Heritage Hotel
• 28-30 Colombo Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 983 4800
• Website: www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-christchurch
• Historic 4 star hotel, with health club and lap pool on site
• Prices start from NZ$350 per night

Distinction Hotel
• 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 377 7000
• Website: www.distinctionhotelschristchurch.co.nz
• Elegant 4.5 star hotel, with restaurant and bar on site
• Prices start from NZ$260 per night

Crowne Plaza Hotel
• 764 Colombo Street, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 741 2800
• Website: www.christchurch.crowneplaza.com
• 4.5 star hotel, with restaurant, bar and gym on site
• Prices start from NZ$350 per night

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
• 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 379 6760
• Website: www.rydges.com/accommodation/new-zealand/latimer-christchurch
• 4.5 star hotel overlooking scenic Latimer Square, with restaurant and bar on site
• Prices start from NZ$250 per night

Christchurch Classic Hotel and Apartments (Ideal for guests driving to Christchurch who need a secure place to leave a vehicle) 
• 280 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
• Phone: +64 3 34 11 280
• Website: www.christchurchclassic.co.nz
• Studios and 1-3 bedroom apartments, breakfast service, free parking. Quote 'Adventure South NZ' to get a deal price.
• Prices start from NZ$142 per night for a basic studio 

This is only a small selection of all the hotels available in the central city.

Queenstown Accommodation

On the first morning of your tour, there will be one group pick up from Queenstown at 8:00am. Please be waiting in the reception of the Blue Peaks Lodge (11 Sydney Street), see the map below. There are many hotels and motels within a very short walk and others a little further away where you might choose to stay the night before departure. Tours ending in Queenstown will drop guest at the Blue Peaks Lodge at around 6:00pm. 

Blue Peaks Lodge
• 11 Sydney Street, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 441 0437
• Website: https://www.bluepeaks.co.nz/
• Great value self contained motel accommodation
• Studio unit without kitchen from NZ$168, studio with kitchen from NZ$188

Scenic Suites Queenstown
• 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 442 4718
• Website: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/locations/new-zealand/queenstown/scenic-suites-queenstown
• 4 star hotel which offers guests exquisite style and comfort with contemporary design and modern facilities
• Prices start from NZ$319 per night for a superior room

Heartland Hotel
• 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 442 770
• Website: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/locations/new-zealand/queenstown/heartland-hotel-queenstown
• Swiss-style hotel is part of the Scenic Suites group offering more economic rooms •Prices start from NZ$230 per night for a studio

Asure Caples Court Motel
• 20 Sydney Street, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 441 3101
• Website: https://caplescourt.co.nz/
• Comfortable motel accommodation, superior rooms with lake views
• Budget rooms from NZ$255, Lakeview studio from NZ$375

Four Seasons Motel
• 12 Stanley Street, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 442 7233
• Website: www.queenstownmotel.com
• Recently refurbished motel, have a double and single bed in every room
• Studio rooms from NZ$259 per night

St James Apartments
• 5 Coronation Street, Queenstown
• Phone +64 3 442 5333
• Website: https://stjamesapartments.co.nz/
• 16 apartments from studios to an executive 4 bedroom apartment offer self catering facilities
• Prices from NZ$230 per night

Melbourne Lodge
• 35 Melbourne Street, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 442 8431
• Website: https://mmlodge.co.nz/
• Comfortable B&B offering choice of rooms with shared bathrooms or ensuite facilities
• Prices from NZ$169 per room

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel
• Cnr Earl Street & Marine Parade, Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 442 7750
• Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/5308/index.en.shtml
• 4 star hotel on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the midst of the local fine dining precinct
• Prices from NZ$320 per room

Copthorne Hotel & Resort
• 27 Frankton Street Queenstown
• Phone: +64 3 450 0260
• Website: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/queenstown/copthorne-hotel-and-resort-lakefront-queenstown/
• This large 4 star hotel overlooks Lake Wakatipu and is within a short walking distance of the central shopping area, with on site restaurant and bar
• Prices from NZ$290 per room


This is only a small selection of all the hotels available in Queenstown.

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