What to do in Southland
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Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
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Queenstown Winter Wonderland Tour
What to do in Southland
Discover the most popular places to visit in Southland
Milford Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.
Lake Te Anau
Explore a geologically active glowworm cave, relax in a lakeside town and organise a kayaking adventure when visiting this spectacular glacial lake.
Doubtful Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doubtful Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Lake Manapouri
Use the shores of this striking lake as a base when visiting the popular Doubtful Sound and many other beautiful areas in Fiordland National Park.
Mitre Peak
With a position looming over the famous Milford Sound, it’s no wonder this towering summit of the Fiordland mountain is among the most photographed sites in the country.
Curio Bay Petrified Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Southland Hospital
If Southland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Invercargill.
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Explore the great outdoors at Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a lovely green space in Fiordland National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Explore areas of Southland
Invercargill City Centre
Unique features of Invercargill City Centre include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Civic Theatre or Classic Motorcycle Mecca while you're exploring the area.
Taramea Bay
If you're spending some time in Taramea Bay, you might consider exploring the beaches.
Hargest
Though Hargest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Otakaro Park and Burt Munro.
Appleby
Appleby is noteworthy for its spas, and you can plan an outing to Civic Theatre and Rugby Park Stadium while you're in town.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Bill Richardson Transport World and Stadium Southland if you have time to explore the area.
Richmond
Richmond is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Invercargill area, you might plan a trip to Civic Theatre or Bill Richardson Transport World.
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