Things to Do in Southland-Fiordland

• Fiordland National Park
  A World Heritage Area and one of the largest national parks in the world, this 1,257,000ha park contains snowcapped peaks, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, waterfalls, dense rainforest and alpine tussock.
• Milford Sound
  Fiordland's most popular destination, home to the famous Mitre Peak.
• Doubtful Sound
  The deepest of all fiords and known as the Sound of Silence, it is home to Fiordland crested penguins, bottlenose dolphins and New Zealand fur seals.
• Lake Manapouri Underground Power Station
  An engineering feat, this power station is reached by a 2km spiral tunnel hewn from solid granite. Visitors can descend through the tunnel to see how the station converts water into electricity.
• Te Anau Caves
  Limestone caverns at Lake Te Anau, deep within the Murchison Mountains. The caves feature a glowworm grotto reached by punt.
• Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track
  A 57km 3-day hiking track to Hump Ridge with stunning views across to Te Waewae Bay, Waiau Valley and Longwoods.
• The Catlins
  This beautiful coastal region is rich in wildlife, including Hector's dolphins, Hooker's sea lions, fur seals, native birds and yellow-eyed penguins.
• Stewart Island
  One of Southland's best-kept secrets, this heavily forested island offers native flora and fauna, fishing, hiking, diving, snorkelling, golf and scenic flights.
• Southland Museum And Art Gallery
  This striking pyramid-shaped building showcases live tuatara displays, sub-antarctic audio visuals, and natural and human history.
• Anderson Park Art Gallery
  Invercargill's 24ha estate and art gallery, displaying art from New Zealand and the far south.
• Queen's Park
  Invercargill's 80ha park includes a botanical reserve, rose glade, winter garden, wildlife sanctuary and aviary.
• Kingston Flyer
  A restored vintage steam engine, which journeys between Fairlight and Kingston during the holiday season.