Southland

The Best Beaches of New Zealand

A list of some of the best beaches of New Zealand, based on their sand, their isolation, their location, their water, etc. for your next vacation.

Pointy mountains over a lake in Fiordland National Park

The Best Way to Spend 3+ Days in Fiordland National Park and Te Anau

An itinerary to best explore Fiordland National Park from Te Anau and why the national park is worth more than a quick day trip from Queenstown.

Pointy mountains over a lake in Milford Sound

Update 55: Hiking in Fiordland National Park and Cruising Through Milford Sound

We drove through the Catlins before hiking on some of New Zealand’s Great Walks and visiting Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park from Te Anau.

Rocks jutting out of the ocean in the Catlins

The Catlins: A 1-Day Itinerary to Go Between Dunedin and Invercargill

A complete itinerary with all the stops between Dunedin and Invercargill to experience the Catlins on the Southern Scenic Route worth checking out.