Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hiking 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
Discovering Southland's colourful history at Riverton's excellent
Te Hikoi mu-
seum
(
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 peace-
ful, windswept
Catlins
(
Click here
)
Spotting rare wildlife such as Hector's dolphins and yellow-eyed penguins at
Por-
poise and Curio Bays
(
Click here
)
Getting There & Around
Invercargill with Oban, as do ferry services run by Stewart Island Experience (
Click
Major bus operators running between Te Anau and Invercargill (connecting to Queen-
runs between Dunedin and Invercargill via Gore. The Southern Scenic Route is plied by
Bottom Bus
(
03-477 9083;
www.travelheadfirst.com
)
.
ESSENTIAL FIORDLAND & SOUTHLAND
Eat
Fish and chips - these southerners maintain very high standards
Drink
Craft beers brewed by Invercargill Brewery
Read
The Land of Doing Withoutby Julia Bradshaw, or Pioneers of Martin's Bay by
Alice Mackenzie - true Hollyford tales
Listen to
The roar of waterfalls on the road to Milford Sound
