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.
The Catlins
For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in the Catlins, check the list below.
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Tokanui Tavern
18 McEwan Street
Tokanui 9884 -
Tokanui PDS
Cnr McEwan & Buckingham St
Tokanui -
Tokanui Recycle Centre
23 McEwan St,
Tokanui -
Curio Bay Public Parking
590 Waikawa-Curio Bay Road
Curio Bay
Invercargill
For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Invercargill, check the list below.
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Invercargill Liquid Laundromat
11 Martin Street
South City (Open 24 hours)Gladstone Invercargill Liquid Laundromat
448D Dee Street
Invercargill (Open 8am – 11pm)Glengarry Laundry
77 Glengarry Cres
Invercargill (Open 8.30am – 6.30pm) -
Glengarry PDS
87 Glengarry Cres
InvercargillBluff Camping Ground PDS
21 Gregory Street
Bluff -
Invercargill Recycle Centre
28 Ettrick Street
InvercargillInvercargill Transfer Station
303 Bond Street
InvercargillBluff Transfer Station
75 Suir Street
Bluff -
Queens Park
108 Gala Street
InvercargillPak'n'Save Invercargill
Corner of Conon & Tay Street
InvercargillBill Richardson Transport World
Anglem Street
InvercargillBluff Visitor Terminal
24 Foreshore Road
Bluff
Gore District
For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Gore District, check the list below.
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Gore Liquid Laundromat
149 Main Street
East Gore (24 hours)Gore Laundromat
39 Medway Street
Gore (Open 8am – 8pm -
NPD Gore
63 Mersey Street
Gore 9710
03-544-6162Gore PDS (2)
Richmond St
Gore
Bury St
GoreEdendale PDS
21-47 Salford St
EdendaleWyndham PDS
135 Cardigan Rd
Wyndham -
Wyndale Transfer Station
190 Edendale/Wyndham Rd
Edendale -
Gore
Eccles Street
GoreGore
30-32 Ardwick Street
GoreGore
Tower Lane
Gore
Northern & Central Southland
For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Northern and Central Southland, check the list below.
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24 Hour Laundromat
41 Diana Street
Lumsden (24 hours) -
Lumsden PDS
Diana Street
LumsdenRiversdale PDS
92 Newcastle Street
RiversdaleWinton PDS
Great North Rd
Winton -
Garston Recycle Centre
9 Garston Athol Hwy
GarstonLumsden Recycle Centre & Transfer Station
35 Oxford Street
LumsdenRiversdale Recycle Centre
1 Berwick Street
Riversdale -
Lumsden
13 Diana Street
Lumsden
Fiordland
For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Fiordland, check the list below.
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Wash & Surf
15 Luxmore Drive
Te Anau (24 hours) -
Milford Sound PDS
90 Milford Sound HwyTe Anau PDS
Lakefront Drive
Te AnauManapouri PDS
Hillside Manapouri Road
Manapouri -
Manapouri Recycle Centre
205 Hillside Manapouri Road
ManapouriTe Anau Recycle Centre & Transfer Station
Te Anau Manapouri Hwy
Te Anau -
Te Anau
Te Anau Terrace
Te Anau
Western Southland
For information on Laundromats, Dump Stations, Rubbish/Recycling and Parking in Western Southland, check the list below.
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Tuatapere PDS
King Street
TuatapereOtautau PDS
Alderly Street
OtautauRiverton PDS (2)
2236 Riverton/Wallacetown Hwy
Riverton
17 Bay Road
Riverton -
Tuatapere Recycle Centre
51 King St
TuatapereRiverton Recycle Centre & Transfer Station
1 Havelock Street
RivertonOhai Recycle Centre
10 Richmond Street
OhaiOtautau Transfer Station
5 Bridport Road
Otautau -
Riverton
Rocks Highway
Riverton
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