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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Te Anau (85% of total searches to Southland). The next most popular destinations are Invercargill (11%) and Lumsden (2%). Searches for hotels in Bluff (2%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Southland for as cheap as $36 (Invercargill) in the last 3 days. The average price is $161.