Southern South Island Itinerary

We have put together a suggested itinerary which takes in the main attractions in the Southern South Island area.

Day 1 - Queenstown  Day 2 - Queenstown  Day 3 - Milford Sound - Te Anau 

If you have two more days.

    Day 4 - Invercargill  Day 5 - Stewart Island - Invercargill 

    If you have three more days…

    Day 6 - Catlins Coast - Dunedin  Day 7 - Dunedin 
    • Take the historic Taieri Gorge Railway that explores the city's hinterland and its gold mining history. Note the splendid architecture of the Dunedin Railway Station where the trip departs from.
    • Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's attractions, including its historic buildings, the Otago Settlers Museum, or perhaps Cadbury World.
    • Dine and stay overnight in Dunedin.
    • Dunedin travel guide
    Day 8 - Taiaroa Head - Dunedin 
    • Drive to Taiaroa Head, home to the Royal Albatross Colony & Centre which has the world’s only mainland albatross colony. Guided tours include a presentation of an albatross' life and a visit to a nature reserve viewing area.
    • Southern South Island Route PlannerVisit historic Larnach Castle.
    • Return to Dunedin to overnight.
    • Dunedin travel guide

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