What's Southland like?
There's a lot visitors like about Southland, especially its gardens and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Learn about the local heritage of Southland at landmarks like Demolition World and Waipapa Point Lighthouse. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Burt Munro and Bill Richardson Transport World.
Where are the best places to stay in Southland?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Southland:
Villa Rouge B&B, in Invercargill
Luxury B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Bar
Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast, in Te Anau
Adults-only B&B in regional park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Terrace
The Reservation B&B, in Gore
Convenient to Newman Park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Bar
Curio Bay Salt House Motel, in Curio Bay
Beachfront guesthouse- Free parking • Free WiFi
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments, in Te Anau
Lakefront motel within walking distance of Luxmore Jet- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
What is there to see around Southland?
- Burt Munro (1.2 mi/2 km from the city center)
- Oreti Beach (5.9 mi/9.5 km from the city center)
- Bluff Lookout (14 mi/22.6 km from the city center)
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest (39.8 mi/64 km from the city center)
- Rakiura National Park (46.5 mi/74.8 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Southland?
- Bill Richardson Transport World (1.6 mi/2.5 km from the city center)
- Teretonga Raceway Park (4.3 mi/7 km from the city center)
- Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory (122.1 mi/196.5 km from the city center)
- Civic Theatre (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Rakiura Museum (35.3 mi/56.8 km from the city center)
Other Popular Southland Attractions
- Lake Manapouri
- Kepler Track
- Ivon Wilson Park
- Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
- Te Anau Glowworm Caves