Arts, Culture & Heritage
Murihiku Southland and its capital city, Invercargill, have strong ties to a bygone era, which you can easily see in the city centre's stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture, especially at the Civic Theatre and Anderson House. There are heaps of heritage stories woven through the small towns that used to be bustling with industries and significant settlements. Southland also has 8 Heritage Trails that showcase these landmarks.
Check out some of the amazing awards, arts & cultural events. Relax and let Southland’s creative spirit take your heart away.
Arts & Cultural Events In Southland
Whether you are looking to attend an art exhibition, a high fashion catwalk, or a cultural showcase - you'll find inspirational hotspots at every bend in Southland.
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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 tours and experiences for a deeper dive… Read More
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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
Things to Do
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
Things to Do
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
Boating & Water Activities
Southland is a region shaped by water, its residents and their past-times, the industry and wilderness, all its uniqueness is based on this power of nature. From the snow-capped mountains, flowing rivers… Read More
Things to Do
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 tours and experiences for a deeper dive… Read More
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
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
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
Boating & Water Activities
Southland is a region shaped by water, its residents and their past-times, the industry and wilderness, all its uniqueness is based on this power of nature. From the snow-capped mountains, flowing rivers… Read More