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

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

93%

44 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

Spotting porpoises at Curio Bay

Curio Bay Dolphin Watch

92%

53 Reviews

47 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

Obey the signs

Colac Bay / Oraka Township Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

27 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

Find your spot

Alex McKenzie Arboretum, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

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...

Nokomai Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Situated on Nokomai Station, parking next to the river. 3rd Bridge on Nokomai Road, 25 minute drive down a gravel path. Self-Contained...

Purakaunui Falls

Purakaunui Falls Walk

Catlins

91%

44 Reviews

37 Face-to-Face

Analysis

1 km return | 20 minutes return

McLean Falls - pretty primo

McLean Falls Walk

Catlins

91%

42 Reviews

30 Face-to-Face

Analysis

1.5 km return | 40 minutes return

Queens Park Gardens

Invercargill

91%

5 Reviews

 Analysis
Cannibal bay

Newhaven to Cannibal Bay Walk

91%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Time: 5 hr return

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The Kaka Point Honey Company

91%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Orepuki Horse Treks

91%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

90%

69 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

Waipohatu Walk

Catlins

90%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Time: 15 minutes return

Whisky Creek Track

Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

89%

90 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.

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.

Panoramic views from 'the top of the world'

Tuatapere Humpridge Track

89%

11 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

more wilderness, less people

Clutha isite Visitor Information Centre

89%

4 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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