If you’re venturing all the way down to Invercargill it probably means you’re being very thorough in your exploration of the South Island. Tourists on the typical two week trip around the island will almost definitely miss it, and plenty of New Zealanders haven’t been (and have no interest in going). Invercargill doesn’t have … Read more
The Southern Scenic Route, connecting Dunedin and Queenstown via the southern coast, is the most famous touring route in New Zealand’s South Island. The whole thing is just over 600km and takes in some of the island’s top coastal scenery as well as some stunning inland vistas. Southern Scenic Route The Southern Scenic Route starts … Read more
Our Southland Travel Guide will give you a good overview of the region. If you’re looking for posts about a particular area click on one of these links: Invercargill + Bluff | The Catlins | Stewart Island | Fiordland | Milford Sound. The bottom-tip of an island as eye-catching as the South Island is bound … Read more
It’s a bit shameful that I’ve been running this blog for seven years now and have never written a post about Invercargill. Shameful on my part or is it the city’s fault? A bit of both! I lived there for six months while studying and hated it, and over the last seven years we’ve passed … Read more
Bluff, nestled right at the bottom of the South Island, sits at the end of State Highway 1 (the main road through New Zealand). It’s a tiny port town with the main draw being its proximity to Stewart Island. There are a few fun things to do in Bluff though, including awesome views from Bluff … Read more
The southern coastline between Invercargill and Tuatapere is an underrated part of the South Island. Riverton is our favourite spot along that scenic section of road, with its beaches, viewpoints and small-town atmosphere making it a great place to explore. Looking for the best things to do in Riverton? You’re in luck! Riverton Rocks Beach … Read more
Most people who are either from New Zealand or live there know about Stewart Island. They know that it’s full of forests and birds and wild coastlines, and that hardly anyone lives there. I’ve already shown you some of the nature on offer around Stewart Island, so today I thought I’d give you a look … Read more
One trip isn’t enough to see the best of what Fiordland National Park has to offer – luckily we’ve done 7 or 8 trips over the last few years, and finally feel confident to write this post. Looking for the best things to do in Fiordland National Park, whether it’s your first trip or your … Read more
It’d be a shame to go all the way to Fiordland National Park and not do a walk. This most scenic of New Zealand regions is made to explore on two feet, and over the last few years we’ve done a fair few of the walks in Fiordland National Park. These range from short walks … Read more
Fiordland National Park is the place to go for waterfalls in New Zealand – it is one of the wettest (in terms of rainfall) regions in the world after all! But where are the best waterfalls in Fiordland National Parks? Which ones should you try and see? Which ones are hidden away on Great Walks? … Read more