Southland
Southland is the southernmost region of New Zealand. Here you can rediscover yourself, and given the luxury of time, you can encounter wild places in Southland that few have ever seen. Main centres in Southland include South Catlins, Gore, Invercargill, Bluff and Stewart Island.
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113 ON PARK - Winton, Central Southland
113 ON PARK - Winton, Central Southland
Mobile-friendly - Located between Invercargill and Gore, 113 on Park in Winton offers attractive bed and breakfast accommodation with prices that can't be beat. Perfect to relax and unwind, Winton is on the main highway from Queenstown, in rural Southland. Two modern rooms, deluxe queen and deluxe twin with accommodation for up to four. Perfect for couples or family. Pets welcome.
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ASHLAR MOTEL - Invercargill
ASHLAR MOTEL - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Comfortable, affordable and peaceful accommodation to suit your every need. It's our philosophy to provide you with the level of professional care and service that you expect, in an atmosphere that allows you total independence and privacy. The Ashlar Motel will cater to all your needs with the characteristic friendly help we're famous for.
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ASURE OAKLEIGH MOTEL - Gore
ASURE OAKLEIGH MOTEL - Gore
Mobile-friendly - Comfort, quality and fully self-contained accommodation. Also three new executive studios - two with wheelchair access. Quiet, peaceful, central location with a mature garden setting. Close to New Zealand's finest fishing river. Easy drive to Fiordland, Queenstown, Te Anau and recreational areas. We do it right - first time.
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AVIS RENT A CAR - Nationwide
AVIS RENT A CAR - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Discover what you've been missing with New Zealand's most trusted car rental brand, offering a wide range of late model cars, 4WDs and vans, available from more than 40 convenient locations nationwide. Avis rentals also include unlimited kilometres, free standard insurance, and 24-hour breakdown service from AA Roadside Assistance. You can also earn Airpoints Dollars™ when renting with Avis.
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BACK TO NATURE TOURS - Dunedin
BACK TO NATURE TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Imagine spending a day experiencing rare wildlife, stunning viewpoints, iconic architecture and taking you shoes off to walk on a pristine beach. This becomes reality on our Dunedin day tours that are scheduled to work in with our busy cruise ship calendar. Let our professional guides bring you back to nature on a journey through history, scenery and wildlife.
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BAVARIAN MOTEL - Invercargill
BAVARIAN MOTEL - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Being the first motel as you enter the city of Invercargill from Queenstown, we pride ourselves in offering you a home away from home with great southern hospitality. Whether travelling for business or leisure, we can accommodate your needs. We offer a range of one bedroom units (standard, superior, executive and executive twin) and two bedroom units. Free ultra-fast internet.
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BEACH ROAD HOLIDAY PARK - Invercargill
BEACH ROAD HOLIDAY PARK - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Beach Road Holiday Park is 2km from Oreti Beach, Invercargill and located in the sheltered park-like surrounds of the Sandy Point Domain. Wake up to the sound of Tui, Fantails and Bellbirds. Tourist flats, ensuite unit, cabins with new queen-size and single beds. Pets welcome by Arrangement. Sporting activities including mountain-biking, bush walks, golf courses, rowing clubs, and much more.
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BILL RICHARDSON TRANSPORT WORLD - Invercargill
BILL RICHARDSON TRANSPORT WORLD - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - The largest private automotive museum of its type in the world, with more than 300 classic vehicles including Kombis, Ford Letter Cars, 1930s V8s, and trucks including a 1940 Dodge Airflow tanker, plus over 200 vintage petrol pumps. Wearable arts, a movie theatre, children's zones, and themed bathrooms will captivate all. One of Invercargill's only Gold Qualmark attractions.
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BIRCHWOOD MANOR - Invercargill
BIRCHWOOD MANOR - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Modern architecturally inspired motel provides warm, spacious, affordable comfort in the heart of the city. Perfect for business travellers, family holiday makers and everyone in between, Birchwood Manor aims to meet all of your needs. With amenities such as high speed wireless internet, fully equipped kitchens in each motel unit and private balconies, you're guaranteed a great stay here.
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BLUFF CAMPING GROUND - Bluff, Southland NZ
BLUFF CAMPING GROUND - Bluff, Southland NZ
Mobile-friendly - The Bluff Camping Ground is harbourside and overlooks the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. The seascape at night has been compared to a Van Gogh painting, except there's a constant passing parade of ships - freighters, fishing boats and, in season, our unique oyster boats.
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BUMPER BALL - New Zealand
BUMPER BALL - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Guaranteed laughter while trying something new! With Bumper Ball you can bump into your mates while playing a variety of games. You just need at least 6 people and we'll come to you, and we're in 6 cities around NZ. Anyone from age 7 up can have a go. Minimum Rules, Maximum Fun!
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CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
Freedom camping is permitted in many places in New Zealand but the rules vary in each community. To be certain about local camping regulations, we recommend you check out the freedomcamping.org website and get the Camping NZ or Camper Mate app. You can also ask at an i-SITE or Department of Conservation visitor centre or holiday park. #explorerespectNZ
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CATCH A BUS SOUTH - Invercargill, Bluff, Dunedin, Queenstown
CATCH A BUS SOUTH - Invercargill, Bluff, Dunedin, Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Travel Door2Door from Invercargill or Bluff to Dunedin 7 days a week, twice daily Monday to Friday. Travel direct from Invercargill or Bluff to Queenstown 7 days, once a day Saturday to Thursday, twice on Friday. Late runs can also go through Gore – book early. Take the stress out of travelling – take Catch-a-Bus SOUTH.
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CATHEDRAL PEAKS B&B - Manapouri, Fiordland
CATHEDRAL PEAKS B&B - Manapouri, Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - Your friendly hosts warmly welcome you to share their stunning purpose-built guest accommodation. Surrounded by majestic scenery, with lakefront location, Cathedral Peaks is your ideal base for relaxing or exploring Lake Manapouri, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Te Anau, and the outstanding attractions of Fiordland. Well-appointed guestrooms, en suite bathrooms, cooked breakfasts, free Internet, set in paradise. Enquire about pricing options.
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CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECCA - Invercargill
CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECCA - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - It's all here: from Britten to Brough Superior to Burt Munro. The Southern Hemisphere's leading motorcycle museum is a must-see destination for visitors to Invercargill and offers New Zealand's most diverse collection. It now includes some of the finest motorbikes from Europe, Great Britain, the United States, Japan, speedway and motocross. Classic Motorcycle Mecca has attained Gold Qualmark status.
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COMFORT INN TAYESTA MOTEL - Invercargill
COMFORT INN TAYESTA MOTEL - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Quiet, warm and comfortable accommodation in a convenient location. Comfort Inn Tayesta has unlimited free WIFI and 50+ TV channels. We are central to Stewart Island, Queenstown, Te Anau, the Catlins scenic drive and close to all local attractions, sporting complexes, city centre cafes, restaurants and supermarkets.
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Curio Bay - Off the beaten track
Curio Bay - Off the beaten track
Head south, as far south as you can on New Zealand's South Island and start exploring the South Catlins region. As you travel the Southern Scenic Route, you'll come across Curio Bay - a place full of unique wildlife and natural attractions including a petrified forest, Yellow-eyed penguin colony, Hector's dolphins and Southern Right whales.
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CURIO BAY SALTHOUSE - Southland
CURIO BAY SALTHOUSE - Southland
Curio Bay Salthouse has 3 self-contained ground floor studio units, and one 2 bedroom executive apartment on the upper level. Situated right on the beach, with unsurpassed panoramic sea views of Porpoise Bay. This motel boasts modern interior and exterior features, such as satellite television and off street parking. Free Wifi. Always warm with double-glazing and central heating throughout.
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DIG THIS - Invercargill
DIG THIS - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Get your adrenaline pumping and operate bulldozers, diggers, mini diggers, and skid steers at New Zealand's only heavy machinery playground. Suitable for all ages, master machinery of your choice in a giant gravel pit. It's an unique adventure offering grunty fun for everyone. Fully instructed, you don’t even need a driver's licence. Dig This Invercargill has attained Gold Qualmark status.
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DISTINCTION LUXMORE HOTEL - Lake Te Anau
DISTINCTION LUXMORE HOTEL - Lake Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - Milford Sound awaits! From your base in Te Anau, at Distinction Luxmore Hotel, you are ideally situated to explore Fiordland National Park and world-famous Milford Sound. Superior and standard accommodation options with free WiFi. Conference facilities for up to 200 guests. Warm, friendly and efficient service. Click through to view website and BOOK NOW link.
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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Dunedin
ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's best wildlife tour—visit one of the world's few untouched areas with its amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our 'Peninsula Encounter' is absolutely unrivalled offering close, exciting, small group viewing of royal albatross, hookers sealions, blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and yellow eyed penguins in a beautiful isolated area. New Zealand Tourism Award winner in four categories.
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EVENT BUS CHARTERS & TOURS - Invercargill
EVENT BUS CHARTERS & TOURS - Invercargill
Mobile-friendly - Event Bus Charters & Tours is Invercargill's newest, fun and reliable bus chartering company. Hire us today for your next event or road trip! Scenic Southland tours and bus charters, departing from Invercargill.
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EXPLORE LIFE LUXURY CAMPING (GLAMPING) - NATIONWIDE
EXPLORE LIFE LUXURY CAMPING (GLAMPING) - NATIONWIDE
We create memorable glamping events that will be cherished forever. Whether you're after a remote bell-tent hotel or a romantic picnic for two by the river, we can create the perfect bespoke event for you. In Wanaka we also offer 5-star glamping in domes above the shores of the Lake Wanaka with outstanding views to the mountains beyond.
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FARM TO FARM TOURS - New Zealand and Worldwide
FARM TO FARM TOURS - New Zealand and Worldwide
Mobile-friendly - Farm To Farm Tours gives you the opportunity to travel throughout New Zealand and the world on tours customised to your needs. We specialise in organising tours for farmers, agribusiness people and others interested in rural life. As well as group tours, we arrange self drive tours, agricultural conferences and events, farm stays and country hospitality experiences.
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FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
Mobile-friendly - Choose from hundreds of tracks and trails across New Zealand to walk, cycle, horse ride or more! Maps, photos, descriptions and all the information you need to find your next adventure, wherever you are. The NZ Walking Access Commission is the government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors.
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Mrs Brownz Boys - The Christmas Tribute Show
Friday the 13th of December - Sold Out! Saturday the 14th of December - Selling Fast! After the huge success of last years Naughty Christmas Horror Ball shows, Agnes is coming to Gore in December 2019 to help you ...
Where: Gore Memorial RSA, Gore, Southland
Address: 12 Bowler Avenue, Gore, Southland
From: 6:00pm on Friday 13th December 2019
To: 11:55pm on Saturday 14th December 2019
Twisted Christmas Art Exhibition
Take another look at how we view “Christmas”, the humorous or dark side, an artist’s interpretation, re-define Christmas New Zealand. Riverton Community Arts Centre and Wayne Of The Hill Invites you to a Twisted ...
Where: Riverton Community Arts Centre, Riverton, Southland District
Address: 149 Palmerston St, Riverton, Southland District
From: 11:00am on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 5th January 2020
Rita Angus to Dick Frizzell: The Kelliher Art Collection
The Kelliher Art Collection includes 100 paintings, the majority of which are New Zealand landscapes that won prizes or awards in the Kelliher Art Competition, held most years between 1956 and 1977. The purpose of ...
Where: Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore, Southland
Address: 14 Hokonui Dr, Gore, Southland
From: 1:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 1st March 2020
Michael Smither: Drawn
In January this year the Gallery was fortunate to be gifted a significant body of work from the collection of Jim Barr and Mary Barr in Wellington. Included within the gift of 65 works are a large number of drawings by ...
Where: Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore, Southland
Address: 14 Hokonui Dr, Gore, Southland
From: 1:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 1st March 2020
Ascot Park Christmas at the Races
Celebrate the year and celebrate the season with Christmas at the Races! Treat yourself to an action-packed day of entertainment including fantastic food and drink, live music and thrilling racing action. From a ...
Where: Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill, Southland
Address: Racecourse Road, Invercargill, Southland
From: 11:00am on Saturday 14th December 2019
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 14th December 2019

Dolls Dolls Dolls
500 + Doll Display spanning the last 100 Years. The voluntaries have been very busy over the winter break gathering your childhood memories. Dolls you grew up with everything from Barbie to cabbage patch to Antique ...
Where: Otautau Museum, Otautau, Southland District
Address: 146 Main Street, Otautau, Southland District
From: 2:00pm on Sunday 6th October 2019
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 15th December 2019
Christmas Storytime and Craft
Join us for four days of Christmas magic, as we celebrate the festive season at the Library. Haere mai koutou and listen to some Christmas stories and then make a decoration to take home and hang on your tree! For ...
Where: Invercargill Public Library, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 50 Dee St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 10:30am on Wednesday 18th December 2019
To: 11:30am on Monday 23rd December 2019
Christmas Carols With the Lyrical Librarians
You are invited to the performance of The Lyrical Librarians, at 12.30pm on Thursday 19th December. Library staff look forward to the annual Christmas sing-a-long. There will be other talented performers from ...
Where: Invercargill Public Library, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 50 Dee St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 11:30am on Thursday 19th December 2019
To: 1:00pm on Thursday 19th December 2019

The Christmas Night Food Market
Come along to another great South Alive Event - The Chirstmas Night Food Market. - Food - Music & Entertainment - Santa Photos Great family night out!
Where: South Alive Pod, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 260 Ness Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 5:30pm on Friday 20th December 2019
To: 11:59pm on Friday 20th December 2019

Handel's Messiah
Featuring soloists Calla Knudson-Hollebon (Soprano), Claire Barton (Alto), James Adams (Tenor) and Robert Lindsay (Bass) together with the Invercargill Symphonia and Chorus. Conductor: Rebecca Ryan Tickets ...
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, Southland
Address: Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 21st December 2019
To: 9:30pm on Saturday 21st December 2019
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