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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)
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Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown
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Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau
What to do in Southland
Popular places to visit
Milford Sound
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.
Lake Te Anau
Explore a geologically active glowworm cave, relax in a lakeside town and organise a kayaking adventure when visiting this spectacular glacial lake.
Doubtful Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doubtful Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Kepler Track
Explore the great outdoors at Kepler Track, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Lake Manapouri
Use the shores of this striking lake as a base when visiting the popular Doubtful Sound and many other beautiful areas in Fiordland National Park.
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Mitre Peak
With a position looming over the famous Milford Sound, it’s no wonder this towering summit of the Fiordland mountain is among the most photographed sites in the country.
Rakiura National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Rakiura National Park, a lovely green space in Stewart Island / Rakiura.
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Explore the great outdoors at Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a lovely green space in Fiordland National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Areas of Southland
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.
Taramea Bay
If you're spending some time in Taramea Bay, you might consider exploring the beaches.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Bill Richardson Transport World and Stadium Southland if you have time to explore the area.
Newfield
Travellers like the parks in Newfield, and Dig This Invercargill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Civic Theatre or Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
