Welcome to Southland - Top Attractions and Local Culture
Southland is a region with rocky coasts and rolling plains, world-famous Bluff oysters and a launching place for visits to Stewart Island.
The largest city in Southland is Invercargill. If you are a garden lover, you must visit Queens Park and the tree-lined and multi-landscaped walks within this 80-hectare park. The city does live up to hospitality, so if you are looking for a place to stay the night, you will find plenty of friendly and high standard accommodation.
Southland offers scenic mountain bike trails for all abilities. Ride the highlands and discover exciting gold mining heritage at the Welcome Rock Trails, while the Around the Mountains trail winds its way through historic towns and pioneering relics and is known for its rural charm. Cycling in Southland is a great way to connect with friendly locals.
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For rare and unique wildlife encounters, head along the Southland coast to the Catlins. The Catlins River Walk takes you through beech forest and is famous for its hidden waterfalls and rare native birds. At Curio Bay you will find fossilized trees, more than 180 million years old, embedded in bedrock on the coast. And at Nugget Point you'll find fur seals, sea lions, seabirds sooty shearwaters, shags, yellow-eyed penguins, spoonbills and a breeding colony of gannets. And if you pay close attention, you will probably see Hector's dolphins playing in the ocean waves.
Southland is home to a huge number of cafes, restaurants, bakeries, takeaways, dairies, pubs, and bars, scattered throughout every region. Friendly Southlanders serve up delicious meals and beverages to visitors and locals alike, offering southern takes on some of the finest and freshest ingredients in the world.
Rugged coastline, hiking trails, Stewart Island - just a few of Southland's scenic attractions.
Cyclists and mountain bikers visiting Southland will love Welcome Rock Trails, the Around the Mountains trail, and the dramatic wilderness of the Catlins.
With just 25 individually designed suites, this is an exclusive destination offering the highest levels of personalized service and a range of outdoor activities immersing guests into the unspoilt nature surrounding the property.
