What to do in Southland

Activities, attractions and tours

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A tranquil lake reflecting two prominent mountains with a clear sky.
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Things to do

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Queenstown / Te Anau

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Rp2.231.443
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

Rp1.838.524
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Stewart Island Ferry Service

Stewart Island Ferry Service

Rp1.523.349
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stewart Island Ferry Service
1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise

1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise

Rp1.743.972
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise
The Milford Adventurer

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Rp1.985.606
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Rp3.981.718
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Full Day Lord of the Rings Te Anau and Mavora Lakes Tour

Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!

Rp3.141.250
per adult
Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Rp1.523.349
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Rp4.376.858
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
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Milford Sound

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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.
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Where to stay in Southland

Find the best Southland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Invercargill City Centre

Unique features of Invercargill City Centre include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Civic Theatre or Toetoes Bay while you're exploring the area.

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Taramea Bay

If you're spending some time in Taramea Bay, you might consider exploring the beaches.

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Turnbull Thompson Park

Turnbull Thompson Park 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.

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 Civic Theatre.

Newfield

Travellers like the parks in Newfield, and Dig This Invercargill is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Day trip destinations from Southland

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Milford Sound

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Te Anau

A turquoise river flowing through a rocky gorge surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Aspiring National Park