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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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234 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 12.

Obey the signs

Colac Bay / Oraka Township Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

26 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Surat Bay

Seal Watching

92%

10 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

Queens Park Gardens

Invercargill

92%

5 Reviews

 Analysis
Purakaunui Falls

Purakaunui Falls Walk

Catlins

91%

44 Reviews

37 Face-to-Face

Analysis

1 km return | 20 minutes return

Panoramic views from 'the top of the world'

Tuatapere Humpridge Track

91%

11 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

more wilderness, less people

Find your spot

Alex McKenzie Arboretum, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

91%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Willow Creek

91%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Clutha isite Visitor Information Centre

91%

4 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

Cannibal bay

Newhaven to Cannibal Bay Walk

91%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Time: 5 hr return

Spotting porpoises at Curio Bay

Curio Bay Dolphin Watch

90%

53 Reviews

47 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

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Orepuki Horse Treks

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Whisky Creek Track

Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

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

The Kaka Point Honey Company

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

89%

87 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

89%

67 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Award winning seaside Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, Home of the NZ Sea Lions, 100% NZ Pure, eco-tourism camping experience

Clifden Caves

89%

20 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Nugget Point / Tokata

Nugget Point / Tokata

Roaring Bay Penguin Hide and Walk

88%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

500 m return | 20 minutes return

Slope Point Backpackers

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Beaks and Feathers Guided Walks

88%

1 Review

 Analysis