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Itineraries
 The following itineraries will help your clients next holiday in Southland.
Finish: Fiordland Day One: Dunedin – Catlins Travel independently through the Catlins from Dunedin along the Southern Scenic Route in a rental car. The Catlins area is a nature tourism destination with easily accessible wildlife. The experience is entirely authentic – nature on nature’s terms. Overnight in the Catlins. Day Two: Catlins – Invercargill Continue your adventure through the Catlins, from the beauty of sweeping beaches to the history of a petrified forest, it is a place of natural wonder. Travel independently through the Catlins to Invercargill along the Southern Scenic Route in a rental car. Overnight in Invercargill. Day Three: Invercargill – Stewart Island Fly from Invercargill to Stewart Island or take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island. Experience Ulva Island, a predator free, open bird sanctuary. Stewart Island is New Zealand's newest National Park and a nature lovers paradise. Overnight in Stewart Island. Day Four: Stewart Island – Western Southland Travel from Stewart Island to Invercargill and then drive west along the Southern Scenic Route towards Fiordland. Experience New Zealand's newest walking track, the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track - opportunities to see dolphins, birdlife and native bush. Overnight in Riverton or rural Western Southland. Day Five: Western Southland – Fiordland Travel from Western Southland to Fiordland along the Southern Scenic Route.
Start: Queenstown Finish: Dunedin Day One: Queenstown – Invercargill Travel independently from Queenstown to Northern Southland in a rental car. Experience authentic heritage and cultural product in a stunning rural setting. Take a nostalgic trip on a vintage steam train or experience first hand a working sheep station. Overnight in Invercargill. Day Two: Invercargill – Stewart Island Fly from Invercargill to Stewart Island or take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island. Learn about the European and Maori history of Stewart Island. Discover the stories of the Island from whalers to conservationists. Overnight in Stewart Island. Day Three: Stewart Island – Gore Travel from Stewart Island to Gore and then drive northeast to Gore. Culture and heritage and becoming large drawcards to the southern rural town of Gore. Learn the stories of the past, including illicit whisky brewing. View spectacular artwork from renowned artists, or take a flight in a vintage aircraft. Overnight in Gore. Day Four: Gore - Dunedin Travel from Gore to Dunedin along State Highway One.
Start: Fiordland Day Five: Northern Southland - Queenstown
Start: Fiordland Finish: Dunedin Day One: Fiordland to Western Southland. Travel from Fiordland into Western Southland along the Southern Scenic Route. Indulge in a helicopter trip to the ‘top of the world’ and enjoy a glass of bubbly and local delicacies while overlooking stunning vistas of the sea, mountain and native bush. Overnight in Riverton. Day Two: Western Southland to Stewart Island. Drive from Riverton to Invercargill or Bluff along the Southern Scenic Route. Travel to Stewart Island by plane or ferry. Stewart Island is a romantic haven for those couples wanting to ‘get away from it all’. Relax in one of the cafes and enjoy some of the freshest seafood you could find. Explore the unique gift stores and the many walks. Overnight in Stewart Island. Day Three: Stewart Island to Invercargill Explore the secrets of Stewart Island before travelling to Invercargill later in the afternoon. Savour the taste of the world famous, Bluff Oyster – a truly romantic treat. Or explore the beauty of Queens Park – boasting beautiful and varied gardens and an impressive bird aviary. Dine out in one of Invercargill's intimate restaurants. Overnight in Invercargill. Day Four: Invercargill to Catlins Travel from Invercargill to the Catlins along the Southern Scenic Route. Explore hidden waterfalls and maybe see dolphins frolicking in the bay. This is a truly roantic area to explore. Overnight in the Catlins. Day Five: Catlins to Dunedin Continue driving north from the Catlins to Dunedin. [ Back to Trade and Media | Site Map ] |
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