Walking on Swing Bridge, Mavora Lakes
Mavora Lakes - Chris McLennan

Walking & Cycling

Home to untouched forests, fertile farmlands, and rugged coastlines, Southland's dramatic landscapes offer the perfect setting for your next walking or cycling holiday.

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 mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. So, grab your hiking boots and get ready to explore!

Prefer to explore on wheels; then you're in luck because Southland has all kinds of cycling and biking options. If you are after epic ‘Welcome Rock’ mountain biking trails, chilled electric bike tours, family-friendly rides or some laps around New Zealand's first-ever indoor cycling Velodrome, Southland has something for you. Cycling is a great way to sample Southland's rich natural heritage, exploring mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. So, bring your bike or rent one while you're here and get exploring!

Sunset at Welcome Rock

Walking

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 mountains, forests, lakes…

Perenuka Mountain Bike Park
Perenuka Mountain Bike Park - Credit Great South

Mountain Biking & Cycling

Home to untouched forests, fertile farmlands and rugged coastlines, Southlands dramatic landscapes offer the perfect setting for your next cycling holiday.