Title: South Island Kid friendly Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # South Island Kid friendly Holidays ## Book a Kid friendly Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## FAQs: family holidays in South Island #### How can I find the best family-friendly holidays in South Island? At Expedia, it’s super-easy to find family-friendly holidays in South Island in our vast inventory. Use our handy filters to find hotels and resorts with the best reviews, most amenities and lowest price tags. You can also hunt out great flights and smashing deals on car hire, so you can book the whole shebang in one place. #### Are there any cheap South Island family holidays? Avoid forking out for multiple hotel rooms by booking a villa or apartment with a kitchen and give your brood plenty of space and all the meals they love at a fraction of the cost. Find the most affordable family holidays by filtering your search by price. Generally, South Island family getaways start at . Prices and availability are subject to change and additional terms may apply. #### Can I book an all-inclusive South Island family holiday package? All-inclusive holidays can keep the costs down when you’re travelling as a family. Think unlimited mocktails for the little'uns and double doses of gin for the bigguns. Use our all-inclusive filter to see what’s available in South Island and book the whole package in just a few clicks. #### How can I book the best family activity holiday in South Island? Family holidays are all about spending quality time together, laughing, playing and bonding as you try new things. Pack your trip full of family activities they’ll love and make memories that’ll last a lifetime. #### Can I find luxury family holidays in South Island? To treat the kids to a luxury holiday they’ll never forget, take a look at the most indulgent hotels and resorts in South Island by using our 5-star filter. To really travel in style, use the first-class filter to find the best flights, too. #### How can I search for South Island family holiday deals? Start by entering your dates, then use the family-friendly filter to narrow down your search to show the best available South Island family holiday deals. If your travel dates are flexible, play around to see if you can find cheaper options or more availability at different times. #### Can I book a South Island family vacation package with free cancellation and/or flexible dates? Plans change, so booking a family holiday with free cancellation is a great way to ensure you don’t lose out if they do. Use the fully refundable and reserve now pay later filters to find flexibility. Make sure you always check terms and conditions, too. #### Why should I book my South Island family trip with Expedia? Forget family fights and start thinking about family flights. Our huge selection of easy to browse family-friendly holidays means you can find and book your dream family trip to South Island in no time. ## Top Kid friendly South Island Hotels ![Platinum Queenstown Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6832000/6831917/553456c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Platinum Queenstown Villas 96 Fernhill Road Queenstown - 5 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (562 reviews) Families like: Kitchen, babysitting, near the beach, skiing nearby Travellers say... Apartment was clean, spacious and very comfortable. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Platinum-Queenstown-Villas.h6831917.Hotel-Information) ![Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1760000/1753100/1753019/44038d83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts 144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka - 4 hours drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (811 reviews) Everything was amazing! The check in staff were super friendly and check in and checkout took very little time. A map was provided of town including staff recommendations for dinner which were all superb. The amenities were also really nice, I spent both nights in the hot tub with a beautiful view ... Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Distinction-Wanaka-Serviced-Apartments.h1753019.Hotel-Information) ![Peppers Bluewater Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppers Bluewater Resort State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo - 1 hour drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (3,257 reviews) staff was lovely Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information) [See all 7,425 properties in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6052692) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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