Tourism
Southland is an extremely diverse region with natural attractions ranging from the world famous fiords and snow capped mountains in the west, to the captivating wetlands in the east.
Southland boasts two National Parks, and a range of other protected areas. Including the iconic Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park (part of Te Waipounamu World Heritage Area) and Rakiura National Park, which is located on Stewart Island.
Southland's urban centres; Invercargill, Gore and Te Anau also entice visitors for attractions such as sporting events, conferences, cultural events and heritage appreciation opportunities.
For further information, see the Visit Southland section of this website.