Southland NZ travel: Where to eat, play and stay

Don’t put New Zealand’s southernmost region at the bottom of your list. From the untouched beauty of the Catlins to the spectacular fiords of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, this region boasts many jewels in the tourism crown. It’s also the entry point to New Zealand’s “third island”, Stewart Island/Rakiura.

The secret Fiordland spot that's like Roy's Peak without the crowds

Support for increased Stewart Island levy

Visit Fiordland manager gets Kiwis talking

Even if it wasn’t his job, Stu Cordelle would be waxing lyrical about Fiordland and the region's profound impact on those lucky enough to experience it.

Fiordland is the star of the show in this short film

Ata Whenua/Shadowland has been playing at least twice daily since 2005 at the Fiordland Cinema.

Covid-19: Alert level changes bring little relief

A Te Anau restaurant owner has gone from serving more than 200 diners a day, to making just $1000 a week. The increased cap on gatherings will have little impact on his business, he says.

Stewart Island/Rakiura is one of NZ’s great foodie destinations

Inviting Kiwis to 'almost spiritual' Fiordland

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The secret Fiordland spot that's like Roy's Peak without the crowds

The amazing mountain that is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Support for increased Stewart Island levy

There is some public support for increasing the $5 Stewart Island visitor levy, but others think it will deter visitors.

Visit Fiordland manager gets Kiwis talking

Even if it wasn’t his job, Stu Cordelle would be waxing lyrical about Fiordland and the region's profound impact on those lucky enough to experience it.

Fiordland is the star of the show in this short film

Ata Whenua/Shadowland has been playing at least twice daily since 2005 at the Fiordland Cinema.

Covid-19: Alert level changes bring little relief

A Te Anau restaurant owner has gone from serving more than 200 diners a day, to making just $1000 a week. The increased cap on gatherings will have little impact on his business, he says.

Stewart Island/Rakiura is one of NZ’s great foodie destinations

From pāua to tītī, the food story of New Zealand is very much intertwined with the story of Rakiura.

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