10 TOP Things to Do in Southland September 2025

Milford Sound featuring a lake or waterhole, a sunset and mountains

Mitre Peak showing a sunset, mountains and a bay or harbour

Milford Sound which includes mountains and a river or creek

Milford Sound featuring a sunset and forests

Lake Te Anau showing a lake or waterhole and aircraft

Most fun & popular experiences in Southland

Tours & day trips

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

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Adventure & outdoor

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

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Private & custom tours

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Te Anau Jetboat Experience, Kepler Guided Hike, Transport & Lunch

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What to do in Southland

Discover the most popular places to visit in Southland

Milford Sound

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.

Lake Te Anau

Explore a geologically active glowworm cave, relax in a lakeside town and organise a kayaking adventure when visiting this spectacular glacial lake.

Lake Manapouri

Use the shores of this striking lake as a base when visiting the popular Doubtful Sound and many other beautiful areas in Fiordland National Park.

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

Explore the great outdoors at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Doubtful Sound

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doubtful Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mitre Peak

With a position looming over the famous Milford Sound, it’s no wonder this towering summit of the Fiordland mountain is among the most photographed sites in the country.

Curio Bay Petrified Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Rakiura National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Rakiura National Park, a lovely green space in Stewart Island / Rakiura.

Southland Hospital

If Southland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Invercargill.

Explore areas of Southland

Invercargill City Centre

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Unique features of Invercargill City Centre include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Civic Theatre or Classic Motorcycle Mecca while you're exploring the area.

Taramea Bay

If you're spending some time in Taramea Bay, you might consider exploring the beaches.

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Dig This Invercargill and Rugby Park Stadium if you have time to explore the area.

Richmond

Richmond is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Invercargill area, you might plan a trip to Rugby Park Stadium or Civic Theatre.

Newfield

Travellers like the parks in Newfield, and Dig This Invercargill is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Georgetown

Travellers like the parks in Georgetown, and Rugby Park Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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