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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.  

The Catlins

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

Laundromats

Tokanui Tavern
18 McEwan Street
Tokanui 9884 

Dump Stations

Tokanui PDS
Cnr McEwan & Buckingham St
Tokanui

Rubbish / Recycling

Tokanui Recycle Centre
23 McEwan St,
Tokanui

Parking

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.

Laundromats

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)

Dump Stations

Glengarry PDS
87 Glengarry Cres
Invercargill

Bluff Camping Ground PDS
21 Gregory Street
Bluff

Rubbish / Recycling

Invercargill Recycle Centre 
28 Ettrick Street
Invercargill

Invercargill Transfer Station
303 Bond Street
Invercargill

Bluff Transfer Station
75 Suir Street
Bluff

Parking

Queens Park
108 Gala Street
Invercargill

Pak'n'Save Invercargill
Corner of Conon & Tay Street
Invercargill

Bill Richardson Transport World
Anglem Street
Invercargill

Bluff 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.

Laundromats

Gore Liquid Laundromat
149 Main Street
East Gore (24 hours)

Gore Laundromat
39 Medway Street
Gore (Open 8am – 8pm

Dump Stations

NPD Gore
63 Mersey Street
Gore 9710
03-544-6162

Gore PDS (2)
Richmond St
Gore
Bury St
Gore

Edendale PDS
21-47 Salford St
Edendale

Wyndham PDS
135 Cardigan Rd
Wyndham

Rubbish / Recycling

Wyndale Transfer Station
190 Edendale/Wyndham Rd
Edendale

Parking

Gore
Eccles Street
Gore

Gore
30-32 Ardwick Street
Gore

Gore
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.

Laundromats

24 Hour Laundromat
41 Diana Street
Lumsden (24 hours)

Dump Stations

Lumsden PDS
Diana Street
Lumsden

Riversdale PDS
92 Newcastle Street
Riversdale

Winton PDS
Great North Rd
Winton

Rubbish / Recycling

Garston Recycle Centre
9 Garston Athol Hwy
Garston

Lumsden Recycle Centre & Transfer Station
35 Oxford Street
Lumsden

Riversdale Recycle Centre
1 Berwick Street
Riversdale

Parking

Lumsden
13 Diana Street
Lumsden

Fiordland

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

Laundromats

Wash & Surf
15 Luxmore Drive
Te Anau (24 hours)

Dump Stations

Milford Sound PDS
90 Milford Sound Hwy

Te Anau PDS
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau

Manapouri PDS
Hillside Manapouri Road
Manapouri

Rubbish / Recycling

Manapouri Recycle Centre
205 Hillside Manapouri Road
Manapouri

Te Anau Recycle Centre & Transfer Station
Te Anau Manapouri Hwy
Te Anau

Parking

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.

Laundromats

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Dump Stations

Tuatapere PDS
King Street
Tuatapere

Otautau PDS
Alderly Street
Otautau

Riverton PDS (2)
2236 Riverton/Wallacetown Hwy
Riverton
17 Bay Road
Riverton

Rubbish / Recycling

Tuatapere Recycle Centre
51 King St
Tuatapere

Riverton Recycle Centre & Transfer Station
1 Havelock Street
Riverton

Ohai Recycle Centre
10 Richmond Street
Ohai

Otautau Transfer Station
5 Bridport Road
Otautau

Parking

Riverton
Rocks Highway
Riverton

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