What to do in Southland District

Activities, attractions and tours

A calm lake surrounded by rugged mountains and dense greenery.
A mountain range with a lake reflecting the peaks.
A wooden pier leading to a calm lake with mountains in the background and a colorful sky above.
A clear river with rocks, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.
A calm lake with mountains reflected in the water, surrounded by rocky shores.

Activities

Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

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

AU$316
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
The Milford Adventurer

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

AU$158
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

AU$166
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

AU$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly

Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly

AU$658
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
Full Day Lord of the Rings Te Anau and Mavora Lakes Tour

Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!

AU$249
per adult
Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Nature Cruise

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Nature Cruise

AU$703
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Nature Cruise
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

AU$1,266
per adult
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise 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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Day trip destinations from Southland District

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river flowing into the sea, and distant landforms.

Invercargill

A calm lake with driftwood and rocks, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.

Milford Sound

A calm lake with a pier, a grassy path, and mountains in the background.

Te Anau

A clear lake with a rocky shore and mountains in the background.

Te Anau Downs

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

Mount Aspiring National Park

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.

Catlins Forest Park

A clear river with large rocks, lush green trees, and a mountain in the background.

Fiordland National Park

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore, under a cloudy sky.

Colac Bay