Summertime On The Lake
Summertime On The ...
Enjoy the refreshing water in the heat of summer
Papatowai Beach
Papatowai Beach
Sunlight shines through the clouds onto the beach below
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Take in the fresh mountain air
Magnificent McLean Falls
Magnificent McLean Falls ...
Nature as it should be
Kepler Track
Kepler Track
Immerse yourself in the sublime beauty of Fiordland
 
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Southern Scenic Route

The journey between Queenstown and Dunedin is a series of natural or cultural attractions laid out one after the other – wildlife viewing, short and multi-day walks, mountain-biking, fishing, boating, caving and more – making it an ideal holiday drive for those with time to explore.

The route is well signposted, guiding visitors from Queenstown to Dunedin (or vice versa) with many small communities in between – each one with it's own delights and unique history. Along the way are remote beaches, lush rainforest, pristine lakes and stunning mountain vistas.

 

Southern Scenic Route

 

Dunedin
Dunedin

A visit to the dynamic, historic and entertaining city of Dunedin is not complete without experiencing the thriving wildlife, rugged coastal landscapes and invigorating walks around Otago Peninsula.
 

Balclutha
Balclutha

Straddling the mighty Clutha River, Balclutha is a great base for trout fishing, or explore the wildlife and walking tracks along the coast.

The Catlins
The Catlins

Journey along the rugged and remote southern coastline. Discover native forests, even a petrified forest, hidden lakes and stunning waterfalls. Observe extraordinary wildlife including penguins and sea lions.

Invercargill & Bluff
Invercargill & Bluff

Invercargill's elegant and spacious parks, striking architecture and thriving city centre make it a great place to live and visit.

Western Southland
Western Southland

With the wilderness of Fiordland National Park and a ruggedly beautiful coastline, Western Southland is a great place to slow down and relax.

Queenstown
Queenstown

This vibrant alpine resort offers spectacular scenery, golf, mountain-biking, walks, Central Otago wines, and more.

Fiordland
Fiordland

Fiordland is a wonderland of wilderness and walking experiences. Te Anau and Manapouri have a variety of excellent accommodation, dining and retail options.

Driving The SSR

 

Plan Your Flights

 

Latest News

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New Website for the Southern Scenic Route.
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Southern Scenic Route extended to Queenstown.
New Zealand's leading touring route is now a whole lot longer, now starting...


 

 

Events Around The SSR

Visit the regional websites to learn more about events around the Southern Scenic Route.

Events in Queenstown Events in Fiordland
Events in Southland
 
Events in Clutha Events in Dunedin 

 

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From picturesque nature walks to action packed adventure, there's something for everyone on the Southern Scenic Route. 



<a href="/PlanYourJourney.aspx">Planning Your Journey</a>

For useful information and handy tips to help you plan your journey on the Southern Scenic Route. 



<a href="/Accommodation.aspx">Accommodation</a>

The Southern Scenic Route offers an array of accommodation that caters for every taste and budget. 



<a href="/Itineraries.aspx">Itineraries</a>

A selection of some suggested itineraries to help you see exactly what you want to see on the Southern Scenic Route.  



Southern Scenic Route Brochure

The Southern Scenic Route brochure is displayed at information centres, hotels, motels and various other display points around the route.

You can also download the brochure here, in several different formats...

For the full brochure, including a map (3.2MB) click...

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The Southern Scenic Route Self Drive Brochure

For just the map & useful contact details (1.4MB) click... Click to download and open...
Smartphone users can download this version of the full brochure (2.7MB)...  Click to download and open...

 



Southern Scenic Route

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