Things to do in Southland
Visit Southland
Most popular experiences in Southland
Tours & day trips
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Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Adventure & outdoor
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Private & custom tours
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Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)
Water activities
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Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience
What to do in Southland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rakiura National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Rakiura National Park, a lovely green space in Stewart Island / Rakiura.
Lake Marian
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Marian, a lovely green space in Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
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 Rugby Park Stadium or Bill Richardson Transport World.
Hargest
Though Hargest may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Burt Munro and Surrey Park.
Appleby
Appleby is noteworthy for its spas, and you can plan an outing to Rugby Park Stadium and Splash Palace while you're in town.
Georgetown
Travellers like the parks in Georgetown, and Rugby Park Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
