Wairaurahiri Jet
Wairaurahiri Jet © Martin Sliva

Activities & Tours

There is nothing like a personalised story or interactive experience to bring skills, history and landscapes to life. Enrich your southern adventure with one of our activities and tours for a deeper dive into the South. Immerse yourself in one of our working dairy farms, take a scenic horse trek along the coast, cycle through Northern Southland, explore historic country towns full of hidden secrets, cruise through ancient fiords or go kiwi spotting in the dark. With so much on offer, you are sure to find something to create a special connection and memory of your time in Southland.

Southland has a huge amount to see and do, with activities and natural attractions to suit every taste, itinerary, and budget.

Things to Do

Walking on Swing Bridge, Mavora Lakes
Mavora Lakes, Northern Southland © Chris Mclennan

Things to Do

Walking & Cycling

In Southland, there is an abundance of walking trails for the hiking-inclined traveller, be it short, day or multi-day walks. All these walks let you sample the region's rich natural heritage, exploring… Read More

Camping on Gertrude Saddle
Gertrude Saddle, Fiordland © Liz Carlson

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Outdoor Adventures

Whether the coast battered by the great southern ocean, fiords carved by ancient glaciers or the mountains and plateaus shaped by the weather and its local inhabitants, Murihiku Southland reveals some… Read More

Farm Animals - Southland, New Zealand
Air New Zealand

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Agritourism

Known for its warm ‘small community’ feel, rural Southland is famous for genuine hospitality, hearty meals, entrepreneurial spirit, and stunning natural landscapes. With experiences ranging from… Read More

Things to Do