Southland

South Island

Southland

A true blue, quirky mix of heartland and bogan, add a dash of the gay in Gore and gregarious local penguins on lonely beaches.

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McLean Falls - pretty primo

1.5 km return | 40 minutes return

Obey the signs

Freedom camping is permitted for self-contained and certified campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Colac Bay in Southland. Vehicles can park for...

Seals at Surat Bay

Time: 10 - 20 minute walk to view large Sea Lions

Purakaunui Falls

1 km return | 20 minutes return

Panoramic views from 'the top of the world'

more wilderness, less people

Find your spot

The intrepid Southland explorer can camp for up to four nights at the Alex McKenzie Arboretum & picnic area just outside Otautau. This place...

Please leave the site as you found it, especially take rubbish away and no toilet paper in the bushes.

Cannibal bay

Time: 5 hr return

Spotting porpoises at Curio Bay

See dolphins in their natural habitat from the beach at Curio Bay

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Whisky Creek Track

Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve

Time: 2 hours (loop track) plus a 30-45 minutes side track

Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained vehicles only. Self-contained camping up to 7 nights in any 30 day period.

Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

Nugget Point / Tokata

Nugget Point / Tokata

Roaring Bay Penguin Hide and Walk

500 m return | 20 minutes return

Clutha Country offers visitors a memorable holiday, full of friendly people, spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife.