Things to do in Southland

Activities, attractions and tours
Milford Sound which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and a sunset
Mitre Peak showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and mountains
Milford Sound which includes a river or creek and mountains
Milford Sound which includes forests and a sunset
Lake Te Anau which includes aircraft and a lake or waterhole


Most popular experiences in Southland

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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What to do in Southland


Popular places to visit

Areas of Southland

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Invercargill City Centre

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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.

Invercargill City Centre
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Taramea Bay

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

Taramea Bay
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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.

Richmond
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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.

Hargest
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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.

Appleby
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Georgetown

Travellers like the parks in Georgetown, and Rugby Park Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Georgetown

 

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