Family Friendly Events In Southland

Discover Southland’s fantastic family events, with sensory-filled activities and experiences everyone will enjoy.

Jump on a traction engine, throw a line in the water or maybe try your hand at highland games. The opportunities are endless in our marvellous southern playground. Children’s eyes widen in amazement as they enjoy unique, family-friendly festivals and events, while there’s plenty of good times for those young at heart as well.

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ILT Kidzone Festival

Southland’s most popular family event is jam-packed with hundreds of hands-on activities, rides and experiences for kids of all kinds. Read More

Edendale Crank Up

See the historic town of Edendale transform into one of New Zealand’s biggest annual vintage machinery events. Read More

MLT Moonshine Trail

There’s a little bit of magic waiting for you at the MLT Moonshine Trail. Grab the running shoes or mountainbike and take to the saddle for the day. Read More

Mandeville Fly In & Steam Festival

Immerse yourself in an era of elegance and be transported to an age of open cockpit flight and steam-powered railway journeys. Read More

Southland A&P Show

If you think you know A&P shows, you might be in for a surprise. On the first Saturday of March each year, the Southland A&P Show bursts into spectacular life at picturesque Donovan Park in… Read More

George Begg Festival

Fire up your sense of nostalgia at the George Begg Festival held in Invercargill. Read More

Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival

Enjoy an absorbing wholesome weekend retreat in the charming township of Riverton to celebrate Southland’s home harvest where you will be welcomed and wowed. Read More

Southland Multicultural Food Festival

Take a trip through the diverse flavours, sights and sounds of Southland’s epic Multicultural Food Festival. Read More

Zack Griffith performing at Tussock Country Music Festival

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Bayleys Tussock Country

An unrivalled gathering of the best and brightest Kiwi country music talent and sway the week away at NZ’s Country Music Festival. Read More

Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest

7,000 tamariki take to the stage for this powerful week-long festival celebrating the sights and sounds of the pacific every year. Read More

Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic

Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic is the perfect opportunity to soak up majestic views of Fiordland and the Te Anau Basin. Read More

Bill Richardson Transport World

Invercargill Family Experiences

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Prospect Lodge, Fiordland

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Invercargill Airport - Credit Sam Deuchrass

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