Things to do in Southland

Activities, attractions and tours

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A tranquil lake reflecting two prominent mountains with a clear sky.
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Things to do

Landscape view of a boat touring the Milford Sound

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

€193
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise

1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise

€85
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

€91
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise

€89
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

€74
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours

Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour

€30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour
Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

€214
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Full Day Lord of the Rings Te Anau and Mavora Lakes Tour

Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!

€130
per adult
Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!
Luxe Tours Photo/Scenic Spot

Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

€188
per adult
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise
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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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Where to stay in Southland

Find the best Southland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Classic Motorcycle Mecca 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.

Water Tower at Invercargill (Victorian architecture), Southland region, New Zealand.

Turnbull Thompson Park

Turnbull Thompson Park 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 Bill Richardson Transport World or Stadium Southland.

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 Classic Motorcycle Mecca.

Georgetown

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

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Invercargill

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Bluff

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Curio Bay