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Stay a few nights on a fully operational high country sheep and cattle station in Northern Southland. Nokomai Valley Accommodation offers self-contained accommodation as well as hiking, horse trekking, fishing and helicopter adventures. Experience farm life amongst some of Southlands most spectacular scenery.Takatimu


Become one of the locals whilst experiencing the tranquility of life in Western Southland with the Western Southland Farm Hosting Group. Quality accommodation set amongst country gardens, close to some of the finest trout fishing rivers in Southland. Hosts are more than happy to give tours of their farm properties and show you their sheep dogs in action.


Experience luxury nestled amongst the rolling green hills of Browns in Central Southland at the Lodge at Tikana. The Lodge has been built to provide guests with the comforts of an exclusive hotel without the people. The farm is an elite Wapiti deer stud and thoroughbred horses are also bred on the property. You can wander the trails, watch native birds, try lawn tennis or simply relax in the outdoor spa. This exclusive accommodation provides you with your own space to relax and unwind.


While in Invercargill, a visit to Shearing South visitor centre is a must. This is an interactive experience that takes you into the heart of the rural community that epitomises Southland. Check out the shearing hall of fame, interactive displays and shearing gallery. Or, if you book ahead a tour of a real shearing shed and working sheep farm can be organised.

Take a wander through Queen’s Park. The Park boasts two beautiful and varied rose gardens, a rhododendron dell, an azalea garden, dramatic tree lined walkways, bush paths, a selection of native plants, a Japanese garden, rock and herb gardens. There is an indoor Winter Garden featuring tropical and flowering plants.

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Take an afternoon horse ride at Omaui, near Invercargill with Tara Downs Horse Treks and enjoy the panoramic views of the Bluff coastline, Stewart Island and Riverton while winding your way through their sheep farm.

  

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