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2025 Southland Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 3)

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Things to do in Southland

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Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

4.7/5418 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

4.5/5104 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

4.7/580 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park

4.8/527 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau

4.9/518 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Doubtful Sound / Patea

Doubtful Sound / Patea

4.5/519 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Beaches and shores"
Stirling Point

Stirling Point

4.8/55 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Queens Park

Queens Park

4.2/56 Reviews

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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Radfords on the Lake

Radfords on the Lake

4.7/569 Reviews
Lands End

Lands End

4.4/590 Reviews
Esplanade Motels

Esplanade Motels

4.6/561 Reviews
Marakura Deluxe Motel

Marakura Deluxe Motel

4.6/540 Reviews
Asure Oakleigh Motel

Asure Oakleigh Motel

4.4/520 Reviews
Amber Court Motel

Amber Court Motel

4.2/598 Reviews

What to Eat

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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"
Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso

Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso

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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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"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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Avg. USD17/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Buster Crabb

Buster Crabb

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Avg. USD18/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"

Southland Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Milford Sound in New Zealand, a fjord landscape that is unique and not found in our country

Milford Sound in New Zealand, a fjord landscape that is unique and not found in our country

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The healing scenery along the way from Te Anau to Milford Sound

The healing scenery along the way from Te Anau to Milford Sound

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Milford Sound, a dreamlike wonderland

Milford Sound, a dreamlike wonderland

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🇳🇿 Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
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🇳🇿 Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

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This New Zealand "Secret Realm Trekking Route" is amazing!

This New Zealand "Secret Realm Trekking Route" is amazing!

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Milford Sound National Park, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'

Milford Sound National Park, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

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It was good, the cave exploration experience plus a boat trip on Lake Te Anau, the only downside was that there were too many people throughout the tour and the waiting time was relatively long. The tour time was a bit short.

Lake Te Anau

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yccui
Lake Te Anau is a must-see when visiting Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. It is the second largest lake in New Zealand and the largest glacial lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Staying in the lakeside town of Te Anau is also a wonderful experience. After dinner, the golden sunset shines on the roofs, streets and lake, dyeing everything in warm gold. At this time, take a walk and have an ice cream, leisurely enjoying the fresh air and tranquil atmosphere of the lakeside town.

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

Skyline Queenstown

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Anonymous User
Family trip, bring children with you. For children, the scenery on the top of the mountain is not impressive, but the skyline luge is really fun.

Skyline Queenstown

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Family trip, bring children with you. For children, the scenery on the top of the mountain is not impressive, but the skyline luge is really fun.

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