Otago Hotels

If you'd like to get a taste of Dunedin student life, check out University of Otago in North Dunedin. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Ready for an education in local botany? Queenstown Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Queenstown. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bob's Peak and Skippers Canyon, both nearby.

Queenstown City Centre is home to Skyline Queenstown, so why not stop by during your stay in Queenstown.

Ski the fall line at The Remarkables Ski Area located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from central Kawarau Falls. If you master the slopes, Coronet Peak Ski Area is just a short drive away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Queenstown Mall in Queenstown City Centre. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Steamer Wharf, Cookie Time Cookie Bar, and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market.

Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Cardrona Alpine Resort, a skiing spot located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Cardrona. If you master the slopes, Snow Farm New Zealand is just a short drive away.