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| The Southland scenery is one of the richest of the country and much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in this region. Go down, from Queenstown through the famous fiords of the area, to Invercargill. You will be impressed by the wildlife and the landscape. From there you can travel to Stewart Island or the Chatham's Archipel. Explore Southland’s key attractions such as New Zealand’s new National Park, the Catlins, and the Southern Scenic Route, New Zealand’s most diverse touring route. Invercargill is Southland’s capital and has a wide range of facilities and activities. | ||
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Here is a selection of activities and accommodation options for the region
| Activities | Travel guide for tourism activities in Southland New Zealand | |
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Southland Museum and Art Gallery Niho o Te Taniwha |
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| In the tallest pyramid in the southern hemisphere Southland's regional museum and art gallery features natural and human history exhibitions, collection and travelling art exhibitions, displays of live Tuatara from the captive breeding programme and the 'Roaring 40's sub Antarctic gallery to keep you entertained. Information centre, Artworks Cafe, public access internet and shop | Select for itinerary |
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Mitre Peak Cruises |
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| Mitre Peak Cruises leads the way in small, personalised and uncrowded cruising on Milford Sound. Either join us at Milford Sound or sit back and enjoy our coach/cruise/coach or coach/cruise/fly service from Queenstown or Te Anau. You will be the first to cruise onto the sound – enjoying the solitude. Operating daily cruises, each two hour cruise, with commentary, ventures up the fiord. | Select for itinerary |
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Cruises by night |
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| Enjoy the Sounds by night. | Select for itinerary |
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Milford Deep Underwater Observatory |
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| Permanent window to marine life 8 meters below New Zealand's finest fiord. Only accessible by boat, it can be incorporated as part of your Milford Sound Cruise (Red Boats, Real Journeys or Mitre Peak) or take the Underwater Observatory shuttle. See rare undersea species, such as black and red corals in their natural environment. | Select for itinerary |
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Humpridge Jet Boating on the Wairaurahiri river |
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| Humpridge Jet the best and safest jet boating experience on the Wairaurahiri river. Jet boating is on lake Hauroko around the famous Humpridge track in the south island of New Zealand. Experience an amazing thrill ride of jet boat spins and exhilerating speed with the only jet boating company on the river with a 100% safety record. Photo | Select for itinerary |
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Highride Adventures Horse Treks and Quad Bikes |
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| Highride Adventures offers fun, views and memorable experiences by horseback and motorbike. We are based in the Te Anau basin on a working 700 acre sheep, deer and cattle farm where we run our horse treks. Our quad bikes run on a 2500 acre property of rough country that covers LOTR territory, overlooking Te Anau. | Select for itinerary |
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Hiking |
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| Mount Aspirin is the 3rs biggest mount of New Zealand. Do not miss it. 1 hour away from wanaka, the national park is beautiful. | Select for itinerary |
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Ski or Snowboard instructor training, Wanaka |
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| The Rookie Academy offers specialised ski and snowboard training that is tailored towards developing a strong technique that will give you the skills to reach any goal, whether it is instructing, guiding or free riding. Experience all of this in a unique environment - Lake Wanaka, New Zealand. Training at Treble Cone Ski Area. Challenging terrain and breathtaking views. | Select for itinerary |
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Wanaka Flightseeing |
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| Wanaka Flightseeing specialises in scenic flight excursions for independent travellers and small tour groups to Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring and more. Picturesque Lake Wanaka is the ideal base from which to launch alpine scenic flights to these famous destinations. Join us as we fly through New Zealand's untouched Mt Aspiring, Fiordland and Mt Cook National Park. | Select for itinerary |
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| Accommodation | Travel guide for accommodation options in Southland New Zealand | |
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Stewart Island Magic and Glendaruel Hospitality |
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| Quality accommodation in beautiful home conveniently situated between Halfmoon Bay and Golden Bay with easy access to all tourist activities. Stunning sea and forest views, colourful garden alive with birdsong. 3 private guest-friendly rooms, each with ensuite. Spacious lounge and decks. Cooked or continental breakfast. Evening meal by arrangement. Courtesy transfers. Internet. French spoken | Select for itinerary |
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Milford Mariner, Milford Vanderer or M.V Friendship |
Milford Sounds
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| Spend the night on the Sounds. | Select for itinerary |
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Beechwood - luxury boutique lodge in Manapouri |
Te Anau
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| This lakefront lodge overlooks the mountains of Fiordland National Park and sits above the shore of Lake Manapouri one of the most beautiful views in New Zealand. Ideal location for trips to Milford and Doubtful Sound. Couples only accommodation, 2 ensuite guestrooms which may be reserved as a private suite. The owner's residence is separate within the lodge. Breakfast and tax in Photo | Select for itinerary |
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Self Contained Private Holiday Cottages |
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| Kepler Mountain View offer 3 self-contained new purpose built holiday cottages all with private outdoors areas looking into Fiordland National Park. Gas BBQ's provided. Cottages range from 1 bedroomed for a couple through to a 3 bedroomed cottage sleeping up to 8 people. Well-equipped homes away from home with kitchens and laundries with pantry basics supplied. | Select for itinerary |
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Harpers B&B - a small ,cosy B&B with awesome views |
Wanaka
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| A quiet and comfortable B&B within walking distance of town and lake. Great breakfasts with friendly hosts. Awesome views from double bedroom and guest lounge. We welcome you with coffee and muffins. Later you can relax with a glass of wine on our guest balcony and enjoy the sun. | Select for itinerary |
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