What to do in Southland

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

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

AU$306
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
The Milford Adventurer

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

AU$152
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$160
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half 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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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.

Georgetown

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

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.

Appleby

Appleby is noteworthy for its spas, and you can plan an outing to Rugby Park Stadium and Civic Theatre while you're in town.

 

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Day trip destinations from Southland

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Invercargill

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Milford Sound

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Te Anau

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Te Anau Downs

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Mount Aspiring National Park

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Catlins Forest Park

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Fiordland National Park

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Colac Bay

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