Transportation & Information
Southland is easily accessible by land, air or even by sea. The gateway to Southland, Invercargill is a plane ride away from major New Zealand cities such as Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. To head further afield, rent a car or motorhome or book guided transport for an unforgettable road trip of magical experiences
With a range of short and extended itineraries to suit everyone, a self-drive holiday is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of Southland.
Getting here and around
Flights
- Air New Zealand
- Stewart Island Flights
- Te Anau Helicopter Services
- Milford Helicopters
- Stewart Island Helicopters
Ferry Services
Rental Vehicles
Rental Bikes & Sales
Taxis & Shuttles
- Blue Star Taxis +64 3 217 7777
- Ezicab +64 3 217 6767 or 027 217 6767
- Invercargill Taxis +64 3 216 5995 or 027 NOWTAXI
- Sole Cabs 027 834 5188
- Gore Taxis +64 3 208 9444
- Invercargill Airport Shuttle
Information Centres
- Te Anau isite Visitor Centre
- Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
- Bluff Information Kiosk
- Gore Visitor Centre
- Oban Visitor Centre
- Owaka Museum & Information Centre
- Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
- Sandy Point Domain Visitor Centre
- Te Hikoi Museum & Information Centre
- Tuatapere Information Centre
- Waikawa Museum & Information Centre
Travelling by Bus
A wide range of bus and shuttle services are available throughout Southland. The following companies provide transport links in the region:
- Bus Smart Invercargill (Public Transport)
- InterCity (Nationwide - Te Anau, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gore, Invercargill)
- Tracknet (Invercargill - Te Anau - Queenstown)
- Catch-a-Bus (Door to Door Invercargill to Bluff, Dunedin & Queenstown)
- Stewart Island Experience (Invercargill- Bluff)
- Event Bus Charters and Tours (Guided and Private Tours available)
Southland
EV Charging Stations
Getting Here & Around
Getting to Southland is relatively easy, with several transportation options available to visitors, from flights, rental cars, or bus journeys. Whatever your preferred mode of transport, getting to Southland is a breeze, and once…