Nature & Outdoors
Outdoor Adventures
Murihiku Southland is home to some of New Zealand’s and the world’s most epic land and seascapes. 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 reveals some life-lasting natural memories, and now you know about them too.
Explore Southland's Landscapes
Invercargill
Waihōpai Invercargill is the regional capital and commercial hub of Southland. Founded in the 1850s…
Fiordland
Te Rua-o-te-Moko Fiordland is a place of extraordinary scenic beauty. One of New Zealand’s…
Stewart Island
Rakiura Stewart Island is the southernmost and smallest island of the three main islands of New…
The Catlins
Te Akau Tai Toka The Catlins, the spectacular coastal stretch between Balclutha and Invercargill…
Gore District
Maruawai Gore and its surrounding district, sometimes called Eastern Southland, boasts an eclectic…
Bluff
Southland’s port, Motupōhue Bluff, lies thirty kilometres south of Invercargill. The town…
Northern Southland
Northern Southland is a beautiful contrast of green, rolling farmland, majestic snow-capped…
Central Southland
Central Southland is 1.5 million hectares of lush, rolling farmland. The district has always thrived…
Western Southland
Tucked between the towering peaks of Fiordland to the west, the Takitimu mountain range to the…
Things to Do
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
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
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
Arts, Culture & Heritage
The history of Southland Murihiku is rich and varied and each part of the region has their own unique past. You will find historical buildings located throughout the region. Aside… 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
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
Arts, Culture & Heritage
The history of Southland Murihiku is rich and varied and each part of the region has their own unique past. You will find historical buildings located throughout the region. Aside… Read More