Southland's Unmissable Events
Explore Southland’s fantastic line-up of unmissable events "You won't Want to Miss". Appreciate reading each event’s tale, told through the eyes of a storyteller and enjoy a sneak peek highlight which is sure to entice you to come along.
No matter the season, Southland has an events calendar packed with colour, fun and adventures “you won’t want to miss”. Events explore every angle of what it is to be alive and what better time than now to discover the region’s stunning seasonal showpieces. Get together, go solo and look on in awe, have a go – we’re only limited by our imagination, and in Southland, the sky is most definitely not the limit.
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Discover Murihiku Southland
If you're seeking adventure beyond the usual tourist spots, look no further than Murihiku Southland! This breathtaking region is one of New Zealand's largest, bursting with stunning lakes, rushing rivers, majestic mountains, and expansive plains that create a tapestry of unmatched beauty. The rugged coastline stretches an incredible 3,400 kilometres, making it one of Southland's most prized treasures. With its vibrant array of native wildlife, this pristine paradise beckons you to immerse yourself in nature and experience serene surroundings like never before. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!
Invercargill
Waihōpai Invercargill is the regional capital and commercial hub of Southland. Founded in the 1850s…
Fiordland
Te Rua-o-te-Moko Fiordland is a place of extraordinary scenic beauty. One of New Zealand’s…
Stewart Island
Rakiura Stewart Island is the southernmost and smallest island of the three main islands of New…
The Catlins
Te Akau Tai Toka The Catlins, the spectacular coastal stretch between Balclutha and Invercargill…
Gore District
Maruawai Gore and its surrounding district, sometimes called Eastern Southland, boasts an eclectic…
Bluff
Southland’s port, Motupōhue Bluff, lies thirty kilometres south of Invercargill. The town…
Western Southland
Tucked between the towering peaks of Fiordland to the west, the Takitimu mountain range to the…
Northern Southland
Northern Southland is a beautiful contrast of green, rolling farmland, majestic snow-capped…
Central Southland
Central Southland is 1.5 million hectares of lush, rolling farmland. The district has always thrived…