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Southland

2025 Southland Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)

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Things to do in Southland

What to Do

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Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

4.7/5195 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

4.6/587 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

4.7/575 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park

4.8/527 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Doubtful Sound / Patea

Doubtful Sound / Patea

4.5/520 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau

4.8/519 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Stirling Point

Stirling Point

4.8/55 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Queens Park

Queens Park

4.2/56 Reviews
Mirror Lakes

Mirror Lakes

4.6/516 Reviews
"Natural scenery"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Southland, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Lands End

Lands End

4.4/591 Reviews
Kelvin Hotel

Kelvin Hotel

4.2/5113 Reviews
Rarakau Lodge

Rarakau Lodge

4.5/58 Reviews
Tui Base Camp

Tui Base Camp

3.6/521 Reviews
The Langlands Hotel

The Langlands Hotel

4.5/586 Reviews
Ascot Park Hotel

Ascot Park Hotel

4.3/597 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Southland dishes and foodie spots.
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BurgerFuel Invercargill

BurgerFuel Invercargill

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Avg. USD7/person
"Fast Food"
Oyster Cove

Oyster Cove

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. USD32/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Sea View"
The Church Manapouri

The Church Manapouri

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Avg. USD10/person
"Western-style"
Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar

Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar

4.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD19/person
"Coffee Shops"
Redcliff Restaurant and bar

Redcliff Restaurant and bar

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"Bars/Bistros"
Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso

Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso

4.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD19/person
"Western-style"
Route 6 Cafe And Bar

Route 6 Cafe And Bar

4.0/51 Reviews
Avg. USD15/person
"Coffee Shops"
Aparima Restaurant and Bar

Aparima Restaurant and Bar

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Avg. USD14/person
"Seafood"
Beachhouse Restaurant

Beachhouse Restaurant

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Avg. USD15/person
"Coffee Shops"
"View"
The Foundry Restaurant

The Foundry Restaurant

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"Bars/Bistros"
Paddington Arms

Paddington Arms

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Avg. USD10/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
The Cabbage Tree Restaurant

The Cabbage Tree Restaurant

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"Western-style"
"Open Late"

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

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凉意moon
I feel that the fireflies are not as much and shocking as Waitomo, but the price is cheaper than Waitomo. The Chinese little sister explained that it was very funny and the service was very good. If you can, go to Waitomo.

Lake Te Anau

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旅の径
New Zealand has many lakes, mostly surrounded by mountains, winding shorelines, clear lakes and pleasant scenery. It is an excellent tourist attraction. Lake Tianau, New Zealand's second largest lake, and the largest lake on the South Island. Compared with the famous "two watts" (Wakatip Lake, Wanaka Lake, Tekapo Lake), the uniqueness and ornamental nature of the landscape are slightly lower, and the popularity index is lower. Because it is on the main road to Milford Fjord, there is a endless flow of tourists passing by and transiting in the lakeside town overnight. The water planes on the lakeside take off and drop, the lake speedboats enter and exit, and the blue sky and white clouds, the lake and the mountains are interesting, and there is no charm.

Queens Park

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M_Porscha
Queens Park is located in invercargill just a few minutes walk from the city centre. It is a very beautiful and well maintained park. It has different entries. You can do many activities out there. - There's a golf course for the golf lovers. - It's a nice place to walk around or even do jog. You may also bring your dogs for a stroll. - Families with kids will surely have fun as there's a playground, a waterpark and an a free animal reserve. - You can enjoy seasonal flowers and greenery throughout the year. - There's also a nice coffee shop in the centre of the park where you enjoy delicious cakes, coffee & tea etc... - There's free parking available & toilets

Invercargill Water Tower

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JING梅
Invercargill's famous water tower is located in Duen Street (Doon Street), tower height 42.5 meters. It was built in 1889 and is mainly a heritage trip to Focargill. Generally, half a day or so is enough. It is a worthwhile trip to this trip.

Stirling Point

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Kimi_jm
The Braf town of Invercargill, the southernmost tip of the New Zealand mainland (except Stewart Island), is 3,000 kilometers away from the Antarctic continent. The oysters here are very famous. Unfortunately, they are not in the season. If you are lucky in autumn and winter, you can also see the beautiful Antarctic light. It is a pity that our friends saw it the next day after we left. The landmark of Stirling Point here has a brand that is very famous. It stands at the distance to the world and the distance to Antarctica. The top of the Braff hill can also be driven up. There is a ring viewing platform on it. You can see the Brave Harbour and the vast South Pacific

Bluff

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悠游的撒哈拉
Bluff, Bluff, means the end of the earth in English. The reason why we came to Bluff this time is mainly because we are all foodies and are salivating over the famous Bluff oysters. It takes about three hours to drive from Te Anau. [Scenery] 1. Every May, Bluff will hold a grand "Oyster Festival", and there will be many diners who come here to gather here. So remember to book the hotel in advance at that time. 2. This town is really very small, and the population should be very small. When we arrived, it was almost 7 o'clock in the evening, and almost all shops closed at 7 o'clock, even restaurants. It was all thanks to the help of the landlady that we made a reservation at a small restaurant next to the bar for 7:30. So before you come, remember to book hotels and meals in advance. 3. In Bluff, whether you buy it in a restaurant or a supermarket, oysters are shelled. It tastes very fresh, and the bitterness brought by the sea water and the fatness of the oysters are seamlessly inlaid, and it actually feels a bit bitter when you eat it. Maybe this is the original taste of Bluff oysters. 4. In this seaside town, you can see the sunrise and sunset perfectly. Although the business atmosphere is not strong, it feels really worth staying here for a few days during the Oyster Festival to have a perfect holiday of eating and drinking. 5. Bluff Town is not big. It is about one or two kilometers from the B&B where we stayed along the seaside road to Stirling Point. On the way, we also passed an ancient lighthouse. The sunrise here in the morning is very beautiful. 6. There is a large billboard on the way in and out of the town, which is especially suitable for various concave shapes.

Queens Park

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M_Porscha
Queens Park is located in invercargill just a few minutes walk from the city centre. It is a very beautiful and well maintained park. It has different entries. You can do many activities out there. - There's a golf course for the golf lovers. - It's a nice place to walk around or even do jog. You may also bring your dogs for a stroll. - Families with kids will surely have fun as there's a playground, a waterpark and an a free animal reserve. - You can enjoy seasonal flowers and greenery throughout the year. - There's also a nice coffee shop in the centre of the park where you enjoy delicious cakes, coffee & tea etc... - There's free parking available & toilets

Universal Studios Japan

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usj is small, there are not many projects, there are many people, so the queue is super long. Usutong is expensive but it is necessary, otherwise the queue is directly terrible. The flying pterosaur feels no Decepticons, but the Nintendo Park is really super dreamy, and various Japanese ip limited projects are also good. This time I saw Conan and Doraemon, all Japanese, and I felt bad. But I saw Hogwarts snowing, hahaha.

SHIBUYA SKY

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KaiYui
Excellent view from the Shibuya Sky. Easy access to the venue.

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