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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Destinations

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.

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 

 

Southern Scenic Route

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