25 fun things to do in Southland

Adventure Southland in Invercargill

Head to Adventure southland for an adventure you will never forget, there are 12 amazing challenges that will blow your mind. Test yourself today with the high rope course or the climbing wall, you will be amazed. Adventure southland is just 10 …

Action Sports, Animals and Wildlife, Target Sports, Archery, Climbing, Mountains

Beautiful Scenery at The Lake Gunn Nature Walk

Calling all adventure seekers! Are you looking for something unique, yet unforgettable to do on your next day off? If so, make sure to visit the Lake Gunn Nature Walk on your next day off! Located in the heart of Fiordland National …

Action Sports, Adventure Activities & Camping, Countryside, Creative, Sightseeing, Walking, Camping, Nature Reserves

Cruises and Kayaking Experiences at Doubtful Sound

The deepest and second longest fiords in New Zealand, Doubtful Sound is a must-do for any trip to South Island – pristine wilderness, rare wildlife and, of course, silence! The tranquillity of Doubtful Sound is something you can’t experience anywhere else, and …

Animals and Wildlife, Sightseeing, Tours, Watersports, Cruises, Kayaking

Escape Rooms, Te Anau, Southland

Looking for a unique activity to do with your friends in Te Anau? Try out an escape room, escape rooms provide a challenging activity for groups of 2-12 people, in each room, you’ll need to use your problem solving and thinking skills …

Gaming, Group Activities, Escape Rooms

Fiordland National Park Cruising

Fiordland is New Zealand’s biggest national park and home to some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, so you’ll need someone to help you explore it – well, Fiordland Discovery have got you covered! With the holiday packages, you’ll get to see …

Animals and Wildlife, Watersports, Cruises, Hiking, Kayaking

George Sound Track Aventure

The George Sound Track Trail is one to put in your bucket list, this 4 day journey will take you on a once in a lifetime experience visiting many breath taking sights. It is a fun yet very challenging experience, it is …

Animals and Wildlife, Sightseeing, Walking, Hiking

Guided Hikes of Fiordland

The incredible natural landscapes of the Fiordland National Park in New Zealand’s Southern Island is the go-to place for adventure, with stunning scenery from towering waterfalls, snow-capped mountains to crystal blue lakes. One of the best way’s to explore New Zealand’s most …

Sightseeing, Tours, Walking, Cruises, Driving Tours, Helicopter Tours, Hiking

Hidden Hankinson Guided Walk

Are you a lover of wonderful and rare sights? Then why wait to go on the Lake Hankinson Hike and guided tour walk, a full day of pure adventure and raw nature you will be sure to remember this forever. On this …

Sightseeing, Tours, Guided Tours

Kepler Track Day Walk

The Kepler Track Day Walk is a wonderful experience for anyone to go on, filled with lots of sights you won’t forget it really is worth taking the trip. You will be departing from Te Anau Lakefront in a boat and heading …

Sightseeing, Tours, Walking

NZ Adventures in Southern New Zealand

NZ Adventures is a 4WD self -drive experience that is specialized in guided tour adventures around New Zealand. If you love to drive then you will be amazed by the easily accessible off-road experiences, enjoying the fresh clear mountain air and viewing …

Animals and Wildlife, Driving & Motorsports, Tours, Motorsports, Private Tours

On Yer Bike Adventures in Greymouth

Head to On Yer Bike for a fabulous day out with the whole family. You will enjoy an off-road tour in the mystical rain forest and be amazed by the native, trees ferns and bushes all around you. Choose from many amazing …

Cycling, Tours, Walking

Private Boat Charters on Lake Te Anau

Are you and your mates looking to ride across the most stunning lakes that Southland New Zealand has to offer? Then no look further than Fiordland adventures, there are many different boat types available to hire including the 15 people water taxi, …

Fishing, Boat Hire, Boating, Hiking

Take a Cruise Around the Subantarctic Islands

Calling all extreme adventure lovers! Are you looking for one of the most unforgettable experiences possible? Or do you want to learn as much as possible about ecosystems, to make the world a better place? Either way, you should aim to visit …

Action Sports, Creative, Health & Wellbeing, Heritage, Sightseeing, Watersports, Cruises, Islands, Sailing

Te Anau Glowworms Caves in Southern New Zealand

Join the mysterious underground guided cave tour at Te Anau Glowworms Caves. You will experience and epic never seen before underground world and view the luminous glowworms. You will cruise in one of the best cruising vessels that takes you to the …

Action Sports, Sightseeing, Tours, Walking, Caving

The Gateway Experience and Tours in Southland

The Gateway Experience is a world-class interactive centre especially designed to share the unique stories of this amazing place on the edge of time. From ancient geological beginnings, the forces of nature and people have transformed life on the coast many times. …

Museums

Visit Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill

The largest private automotive museum of its type in the world. With more than 300 vintage vehicles, plenty of family fun, and Invercargill café The Grille to discover, there is something for everyone at Bill Richardson Transport World. One man’s passion started …

Driving & Motorsports, Museums, Motorsports

Visit Demolition World in Southland

An eerily charming collection of salvaged buildings and curios grown out of a family scrap business. Part salvage yard, part ghost town, part scruffy Westworld, this eccentric “village” springs from one couple’s fascination with stuff, and their wish to take fellow treasure …

Art Galleries and Installations, Creative, Arts and Crafts

Visit Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum in Fiordland

Are you interested in machinery and engines? Well the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum is the ideal place for you! Get up close to lots of fascinating historical machines, including vintage tractors and motorbikes. This is an ideal, yet unique, stop for a …

Museums

Visit Hokonui Moonshine Museum in Gore

Celebrating the history of whiskey production during New Zealand’s era of prohibition. A trip to the Illicit Past… Gore’s colourful past as a centre for illicit whisky distilling and bootlegging is brought to life at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum. The adventures of …

Food & Drink, Museums

Visit Milford Sound, seen in Alien: Covenant (2017), in Fiordland National Park

Deep within Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound, New Zealand’s most stunning natural attraction. With its magical combination of mountain peaks, ink-dark waters and superb dramatic forest-clad cliffs, it must be seen to be believed. Visit Milford Sound to experience the beauty …

Sightseeing, Film Locations, Parks

Visit Ōreti Beach from The World’s Fastest Indian (2005)

Oreti Beach is a coastal playground just minutes from Invercargill’s city centre. The beach is a wonderland for families to adrenaline junkies and everybody in-between, with plenty of opportunities for motorbiking, 4-wheel driving, wind-powered vehicles, horse riding, dog walking, kayaking, surfing, swimming …

Walking, Watersports, Beaches, Film Locations