Fortrose - Southland, New Zealand
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Travelling by Motorhome or Caravan

Southland is the perfect place to journey with wide valleys, rolling hills and vast coastlines waiting to be explored. From the majestic wilderness of Western Southland to the bright lights of Invercargill and the rugged coastline of The Catlins, you will be captivated with every destination in Southland. Offering an unforgettable and bespoke journey across the stunning, dramatic landscapes that shape this unspoilt region. It is, after all, the New Zealand we all dream of.

While there is always a friendly local happy to offer some wisdom on the local area, some questions may not be common knowledge!  This guide to common campervan needs may help you when you are out on the road or planning your travel through the region.  

Southland Must Dos

The Catlins

For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in the Catlins, check the list below.

Invercargill

For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Invercargill, check the list below.

Gore District

For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Gore District, check the list below.

Northern & Central Southland

For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Northern and Central Southland, check the list below.

Fiordland

For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Fiordland, check the list below.

Western Southland

For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Western Southland, check the list below.

6-Day Motorhome Itinerary

6 Days

765 km

Spring/Summer/Autumn

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day motorhome adventure through the stunning landscapes of Murihiku Southland. Starting in Invercargill, this itinerary takes you through the serene beauty of Te…

Sunset at Milford Sound
Sunset at Milford Sound

3 Days & 3 nights in Fiordland

3 Days

Spring/Summer/Autumn

Good things come in threes. So here is a three-day itinerary featuring three ways to enjoy Fiordland by day and by night.

Catlins Road - Southern Scenic Route

Southern Scenic Route by EV

5 Days

785 km

Anytime

The Southern Scenic Route has been voted one of the top 10 touring routes in the world, and we can tell you this 5-day itinerary is super EV friendly.

Mountain biking in Invercargill

3 days Mountain Biking in Southland

3 Days

Anytime

For those who like a challenging mix of off-road climbing and technical descents across all types of terrain this epic 3-day mountain biking itinerary takes you to three of Southlands most…

Couple on Oreti Beach

The Free Spirit

3 Days

250 km

Anytime

Experience a chilled-out holiday along the Southern Scenic Route. This incredible journey has been ranked one of the top 10 drives in the world, and for a good reason. 600km of spectacular…