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
- Invercargill Taxis +64 3 216 5995
- 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)