Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fiordland & Southland Highlights
Sea kayaking, dwarfed by the steep cliffs of
Milford Sound
(
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)
Tramping through a World Heritage wilderness on the
Kepler
(
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),
Milford
(
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) or
Hollyford
Tracks
(
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)
Soaking up sunset and sunrise on a
Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
(
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)
Discovering Southland's colourful history at Riverton's excellent
Te Hikoi museum
(
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)
Savouring the solitude on the
Rakiura Track
(
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), NZ's southermost Great Walk
Immersing yourself in the bird-filled paradise on
Ulva Island
(
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)
Exploring side roads, forest waterfalls and lonely southern beaches in the peaceful, windswept
Catlins
(
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here
)
Spotting rare wildlife such as Hector's dolphins and yellow-eyed penguins at
Porpoise and Curio Bays
(
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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-
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
)
.