Southland
The best of New Zealand: from the coastal scenery of the Catlins to Fiordland’s dramatic landscape
Southland/Murihiku is New Zealand's southernmost region. With a population of only 100,000 - positioned far away from the main centres of Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch - it encompasses several jewels of nature, and is a remarkably diverse landscape harbouring many gems.
This is a great country for nature lovers, landscape photographers, and dreamers, who will be mesmerised by its night sky and Southern Lights. You can test your fitness limits and endurance - at whatever level they exist - on never-ending trails over mountains, along paddocks, across rivers and through its temperate rainforests. You can marvel at the vintage collections of motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trucks or machinery that shaped this young country. Even those who previously considered themselves uninterested in machinery cannot help but be impressed and will come away having learnt something new.
Join one of our local tours to experience REAL Southland
2 days FIORDLAND SPECIAL
Te Anau and Milford ex Queenstown Learn more
9 days SOUTHERN SCENIC ROUTE
From Dunedin via Catlins and Fiordland to Queenstown Learn more
Private Tours
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Self Drive Itinerary tailored just for you
Do you prefer to drive your own or a rental car? We can prepare a self drive tour tailored just for you. Fiordland has so much to offer. We know majority of local services and know their pros and cons. According to your wishes and expectations we will offer you the best options to ensure you get the experience you want. We can create an itinerary to suit you - perfectly.
The Catlins
is a charming coastal region with golden sand beaches, hilly farmland, and remnants of original native flora.
Stewart Island / Rakiura
A visit to Rakiura provides an insight into how New Zealand used to be before the arrival of Europeans. Here kiwi wander freely around houses, and kaka, the native parrot, are prolific.The Aurora Australis (alias Southern Lights) are often on display, especially during the winter months. Rakiura is truly the undiscovered taonga (treasure) in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Invercargill
houses two amazing classic automotive collections: Bill Richardson Transport World and Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Both are well worth a visit - even those who wouldn’t consider trucks and bikes to be their forte cannot help but be impressed.
Fiordland National Park lures visitors from all over the world, especially to Milford Sound. However, the majority of the park is inaccessible and challenging for outdoor enthusiasts. Opportunities exist to experience its splendour via helicopter, floatplane, vehicle, and boat.
The Southern Scenic Route
highlights the best of New Zealand: starting in charming Dunedin and winding via the coastal scenery of the Catlins, this route uncovers the surprisingly diverse history of Riverton/Aparima region, bringing you to Fiordland’s dramatic landscape and the vast lakes Te Anau and Manapouri (with their cosy townships of the same names), eventually ending in the tourist resort of Queenstown.
Learn about Fiordland, Milford Sound & Milford Highway, Te Anau & Manapouri and Fiords of Fiordland