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In-Depth Information
Fiordland & Southland Highlights
Sea kayaking, dwarfed by the steep cliffs of Milford Sound ( Click here )
Tramping through a World Heritage wilderness on the Kepler ( Click here ), Milford ( Click here ) or Hollyford
Tracks ( Click here )
Soaking up sunset and sunrise on a Doubtful Sound overnight cruise ( Click here )
Discovering Southland's colourful history at Riverton's excellent Te Hikoi museum ( Click here )
Savouring the solitude on the Rakiura Track ( Click here ), NZ's southermost Great Walk
Immersing yourself in the bird-filled paradise on Ulva Island ( Click here )
Exploring side roads, forest waterfalls and lonely southern beaches in the peaceful, windswept Catlins ( Click
here )
Spotting rare wildlife such as Hector's dolphins and yellow-eyed penguins at Porpoise and Curio Bays ( Click
here )
Getting There & Around
Air New Zealand ( 0800 737 000; www.airnz.co.nz ) connects Invercargill with Christchurch, while
Stewart Island Flights ( 03-218 9129; www.stewartislandflights.com ) connects Invercargill with Oban,
as do ferry services run by Stewart Island Experience ( Click here ) .
Major bus operators running between Te Anau and Invercargill (connecting to Queen-
stown or Dunedin) are InterCity ( 03-471 7143; www.intercity.co.nz ) and Naked Bus
( www.nakedbus.com ) , although this route is also serviced by Tracknet ( 0800 483 262;
www.tracknet.net ) . Atomic Shuttles ( 03-349 0697, 0508 108 359; www.atomictravel.co.nz ) runs between Du-
nedin and Invercargill via Gore. The Southern Scenic Route is plied by Bottom Bus (
03-477
9083; www.travelheadfirst.com ) .
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