THE FREE-SPIRIT Oreti Beach

DAY ONE1 Southland is famous for its ‘southern hospitality’ and magnificent natural scenery. Experience a chilled out holiday along the Southern Scenic Route.

Stewart Island Ferry

Stewart Island Experience offers the ferry service across Foveaux Strait to Stewart Island.

Stewart Island Experience Visitor Terminal, 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff

+64 3 212 7660 | 0800 000 511

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Ulva Island

Ulva Island is located off the coast of Stewart Island and is home to a renowned wildlife sanctuary.

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Stewart Island Electric Bikes

Explore picturesque Stewart Island in style on eco-friendly electric bikes. Travel at your own pace around the 30km of roads. Stop and see the amazing scenery and wildlife.

4 Main Road, Oban 020 402 38155

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Stewart Island

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DAY TWO

Twinkle Dark Sky Tours

From craters on the moon to the centre of the galaxy, a Twinkle Dark Sky Tour will show you some of the most stunning sites in our solar system and the larger cosmos.

Oban 0210 284 9892

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Jensen Bay House

Enjoy the spectacular nature setting with inspiring views across Foveaux Strait. With easy and convenient access to nature walks like the Ackers Point lighthouse.

54 Leask Bay Road, Stewart Island +64 3 219 1284 | 027 496 7778

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Stewart Island

Rakiura Jade

Join Rakiura’s jade carver and sculptor, David Goodin, in his studio overlooking the harbour in Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island. Carve your very own piece of pounamu (greenstone).

45 Elgin Terrace, Oban 021 0259 3958

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Phil’s Sea Kayak’s

Experience this sea-kayaking paradise with amazing marine life, bays and sandy beaches.

Watercress Beach, Paterson Inlet 027 444 2323

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Bunkhouse Theatre

Home to “A Local’s Tail” - a film which introduces local characters and the struggles & triumphs of the island pioneers – past & present.

10 Main Road, Oban 027 867 9381

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Stirling Point, Bluff

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DAY THREE

Oyster Cove

A beautifully unique venue that offers a variety of different foods and locally sourced seafood, perfect for any occasion.

8 Ward Parade, Bluff +64 3 212 8855

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Land’s End Boutique Hotel

Situated at the Land’s End of the South Island, this spectacular hotel consists of spacious hotel rooms with all of the facilities you need.

10 Ward Parade, Bluff +64 3 212 7575

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DAY THREE3

Welcome Rock

Black Shag

Meals here are designed to be nourishing, unique and full of flavour and the coffee to be a consistently delicious experience.

136 Dee Street, Invercargill +64 3 7777 9056

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Welcome Rock Trails

Hike it, bike it, jeep it, sheep it or sleep overnight at it – a visit to Welcome Rock is a unique opportunity to see a real working high country farm in action.

Nevis Road, Garston 027 239 2628 (Bookings) | 027 406 7334 (Trail Enquires)

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Mud Hut

A truly unique place to spend the night, with the original fire place, an outdoor bath and panoramic views.

86 Mclean Road, Garston 027 239 2628 (Bookings) | 027 406 7334 (Trail Enquires)

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THE FOODIE

THE EXPLORER

THE FREE SPIRIT

THE CAPTAIN

THE HISTORY BUFF

For Information on our other four roadtrips, visit www.youreduesouth.nz