Southland

Southern Scenic Route and here, drive the coastal route from Invercargill to Dunedin.

Drive to Tuatapere and walk the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track. Stroll through Riverton, known as a historic fishing town and popular holiday spot.

Enjoy the Victorian architecture in Invercargill. Don't miss the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.

Then on to the Catlins and enjoy views over native forest towards the Pacific Ocean. Make a detour to Curio Bay to see its 160 million year old fossilized forest.

Celebrate finishing the route in Dunedin with a Speight's in the many pubs and cafés.

There are many other walks on the route, see here

Explore Fiordland National Park information. Make time to see Milford Sound the most well-known and accessible of the fiords and Doubtful Sound the deepest fiord in NZ

Explore The Catlins and walk through the native forest and along the coast. Look out for the fur seals, Hector's dolphins and yellow-eyed penguins.