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WEST SOUTHLAND

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

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Hiking Scenic Drives Jet Boating Seaside Cafes Surfing Horse Trekking Heritage

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Heading west on the Southern Scenic Route, from Invercargill, leads you to Southland’s western reaches and some of the most fertile land of this incredibly arable province.

Western Southland’s first major coastal stop is Riverton - the Riviera of The South. The community has always been strong in this historic port town, which, in recent years, has developed an almost bohemian culture. Recycling, organics, conservation and the arts collide happily here.

Coastal Orepuki overlooks views of the dreamy South Coast – either blue seas sparkling in bright sun, or windswept waves battering the shore. Look carefully from the grey stone beaches of Te Waewae Bay and you may just catch a glimpse of New Zealand’s largest pod of Hector’s dolphins.

Phone: 0800 270 556 www.river-jet.co.nz info@river-jet.co.nz 17 Main Street, Otautau 9610, Southland NZ We offer a huge variety of jet boating and wilderness adventure packages in Fiordland and Southland. Experience New Zealand’s most daring and exhilarating jet boat ride!. Our trips include a jet boat ride across Lake Hauroko and jet boating down the Wairaurahiri River, New Zealand’s most exciting Grade 3 whitewater rapids!

Riverton Fiordland National Park Situated on the southwest corner of the South Island, Fiordland is the largest of the 14 national parks in New Zealand occupying an area of over 1.2 millions hectares and encompassing mountains, lakes, fiords and rainforest environments. The park is administered by the Department of Conservation. In 1904 10,000 square kilometers were set aside as a national reserve, the area had already become a popular destination for trampers following the opening of the Milford Track from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound in 1889 by New Zealand Explorers Quintin McKinnon and Donald Sutherland. This extraordinary place was recognized by the United Nations in 1986 when it was made a World Heritage Area, (Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area), being described as having ‘superlative natural phenomena’ and ‘outstanding examples of the earths evolutionary history’. In 1990 the area was extended to also include Westland, and Mt Cook National Parks. For those keen on exploring the park, some of the Great Walks of New Zealand can be found in Fiordland, the Kepler, Milford and Routeburn tracks are all spectacular, and can be done with an local guide or independently for the more experienced tramper. With close to 1 millions visitors a year, Fiordland is a region that never ceases to amaze, a must see attraction, and destination for many, either by walking the great tracks, scenic flights or one of the many cruises available. Contact your closest i-Site for more information on tours, so you can experience the wonders this park has to offer. Park information can also be found on www.doc.govt.nz.

Nestled around the edge of Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in the South Island, the second largest in New Zealand, Te Anau is the picturesque town which is also the main visitor base for Fiordland National Park. This busy little town is a popular destination to many tourists who are also visiting the famous nearby fiords such as Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound for the spectacular scenery. Many visitors to the area are also undertaking the popular walking tracks such as the Milford, Kepler or Routeburn, considered to be some of the best in New Zealand, or just enjoying some of the local activities such as kayaking, cycling, jetboating, fishing, hunting or helicopter sightseeing, just to name a few. There is a wide range of accommodation to choose from depending on preference, hotels, motels, lodges, camping grounds, even Farm Stays which provide visitors with a genuine Kiwi experience. It is advisable to book in advance during the summer months as this is the busy season. Te Anau is a definite must for any intrepid adventurer, a destination you won’t want to leave. Bookings and information for what to do in the area is available at the local i-Site Visitor Information Centre, they have all the local knowledge to make your visit more enjoyable. Te Anau

Mitre Peak

Te Anau

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INVERCARGILL

Invercargill is capital of the the Southland region of New Zealand. We invite you to experience the warmth, friendliness and hospitality that makes our city such a great place to live and visit. Invercargill is favourably placed on the Southern Scenic Route and is the gateway to some of New Zealand’s most beautiful scenery and destinations including the Southland heartland, Stewart Island, Fiordland and the Catlins. Invercargill

Makarewa Lorneville Wallacetown

Kennington INVERCARGILL Otatara

New River Estuary 99 Oreti Beach

To Dunedin via the Catlins Sandy Point Domain To Gore & Dunedin To Queenstown To Riverton & Te Anau

Airport Art Gallery 6 1 98 1

Omaui Scenic Res Greenhills Awarua Wetlands

Bluff Aluminum Smelter

Dee Street Spread across 80 hectares, Queens Park has beautiful kept gardens, wildlife habitats and sports areas. Perfect for families, Queens Park has a popular playground, water park and lots of open space for sporting activities or even just walking the dog. Whether you picnic or visit the café, this park is a great place to hang out for a few hours to unwind.Some of the sporting activities available at the park include and 18-hole golf course, a disc golf course, tennis courts, cricket, croquet, and bowling clubs and a 4km fitness trail with twenty exercise stations.Other highlights of this New Zealand garden of National Significance include an array of featured gardens, from a Japanese garden to the indoor Winter Garden with tropical plants as well as Cacti in an adjoining structure. Queens Park is also home to an impressive bird aviary, farmyard area and animal enclosures, everything you need for a full day out. You will find Queens Park at 108 Gala Street, access to the park is on Queens Drive & Herbert Street, Invercargill. Queenspark

Markets

Hokonui Community Market St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4 Devon St, Gore, Southland 10:00am – 2:00pm A monthly community market, offering unique handicrafts and seasonal produce.Email - hokonuicommunitymarket@gmail.com for more details, or follow us on Facebook.

Winton Community Market Winton Presbyterian Church , 11 Meldrum Street, Winton, Southland District When: Sat 21st December 2019, 10:00am–1:00pm Grab a cuppa and snack in our onsite cafe, pop the kids in the toy room and browse the amazing line up of stalls that we have to offer. Baby change & high chair facilities available plus the building has wheelchair friendly access & toilets.

Southern Farmers Market - 9:30am - 1:30pm (every Sunday except between Christmas and New Year) Southland Masonic Centre, 80 Forth Street, Invercargill, New Zealand. (every Sunday except between Christmas and New Year) We offer a huge range for Breakfast & Lunch - Crepes & Pancakes, Waffles, Cheese Rolls, Bacon & Egg pies. Chinese x 4, Korean x 2, Filipino x 2, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Indian & Thai Lunchtime Foodstalls. You will also find Coffee & Tea. As well as fresh Fruit & Veges, Free Range Eggs, Honey, 2 Cheese stalls, Homestyle Baked Goods,Cupcakes, Donuts, GF, Dairy Free & Refined Sugar free unbaked goods, and lots of Artisan Craft stalls including Soaps, Crystals, plants, & 2nd hand childrens books and 2nd hand garden tools.

“I WAS LEFT BREATHLESS AFTER VIEWING THIS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION”

Over 300 vehicles, family fun, wearable arts & The Grille Café

Discover the unexpected in Invercargill Invercargill’s got a thing with wheels. The southern city is fast becoming known as a mecca for petrolheads and has gained the reputation as being New Zealand’s premier wheeled destination. But thanks to the clever development of a tourism hub that’s home to some truly world-class attractions, its not just engine enthusiasts who will be captivated. The whole family will discover plenty to admire. Bill Richardson Transport World One man’s passion started it all. Bill Richardson was just six years old when a lifelong love affair with trucks began: he made transport not just his job, but his hobby too, amassing an incredible private collection of trucks of every make and model in a series of back sheds. When the Invercargill entrepreneur passed away suddenly, his daughter Joc O’Donnell inherited not just the family business, but her father’s truck collection too. An idea bloomed, and in 2015 Bill Richardson Transport World opened its doors to the public for the first time. Now the largest private automotive museum of its type in the world, Bill Richardson Transport World is a spectacular celebration of transport through the ages. Home to more than 300 vehicles including Henry Ford letter cars, grunty 1930s V8s, a pastel-perfect collection of retro Kombis, delightful pedal cars and trucks of every make and model. But the collection is bound to delight everybody – it also boasts a movie theatre, wearable arts, vintage vaults, a chocolate exhibit, quirky themed bathrooms that have to be seen to be believed, and a room entirely dedicated to perennial favourite, LEGO. It’s Invercargill’s most popular visitor attraction for a reason – run, don’t walk. To find out more visit www.transportworld.nz Whats on in February

Southland Buskers Festival 2020

Queens Park, Gala Street, Invercargill, Southland Thursday 13 February 2020 – Sunday 16 February 2020 The region’s annual festival of fun is back in 2020 with a fantastic line-up of award-winning street and circus performers. From Thursday evening February 13 to Sunday afternoon, February 16, they’ll be out and about to entertain and impress. The 2020 Southland Buskers Festival is an annual outdoor familyfriendly event that takes place in Queen’s Park (band rotunda area) Esk Street Pocket Park and at the Sunday Farmers’ Market. A full programme shows will be available in January with a downloadable version available from this website. Follow the festival on FB and keep up to date with festival news. MLT Moonshine Trail

Dolamore Park, 70 Dolamore Park Rd, Gore, Southland Saturday 22 February 2020 9:00am – 3:00pm The MLT Moonshine Trail offers a once-a-year chance to traverse the infamous Hokonui Hills, with great courses, great scenery and great company. With a fantastic range of spot prizes up for grabs, challenging but achievable courses and distances ranging from 5km to 50km, this is a great day out!

Classic Motorcycle Mecca Ride into yesterday at the leading motorcycle collection in the Southern Hemisphere. Classic Motorcycle Mecca is home to more than 300 gleaming motorcycles, spectacular side-cars and a prized artwork collection. Nestled into an inner-city streetscape of period buildings, the sympathetic restoration of the two buildings Classic Motorcycle Mecca calls home creates an almost immersive experience, showcasing the best in craftmanship from years gone by. Polished tongue-and-groove flooring, soaring steel windowframes, high ceilings and exposed brick with a patina that only comes with age create the perfect home for a collection that celebrates the best in everything two-wheeled from as far back as 1902. The collection is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse display of motorcycles: recent renovations have broadened the scope of the collection to include some of the finest bikes from throughout Europe, Great Britain, the United States, and Japan, while interests like speedway and motocross are also highlighted. With interactive exhibits and a ‘hero’ tribute area, bikes from John Britten to Brough Superior and everything in between, it’s a must-see. To find out more visit www.motorcyclemecca.nz Whats on in February

GEORGE BEGG CLASSIC SPEEDFEST FEB 15-16

Together Transport World and the Southland Sports Car Club will bring the first-ever George Begg Classic Speedfest at Invercargill’s Teretonga Park on 15 and 16 February.The festival of retro racing will bring atmosphere in spades. Get ready for a weekend of action on and off the track. Get into the spirit of Kiwi motorsport’s heyday: competitors and spectators alike are encouraged to come kitted out in a costume matching the era of the vehicle they’re backingTwo days of retro racing on the track VIP Hospitality, Driver’s Lounge and Prizegiving Dinner packages available

GEORGE BEGG DISPLAY AT CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECCA

ANOTHER LEGEND IS COMING HOME

KEEP IT In vercargill

Bluff Oysters Queens Park Bill Richardson Transport World, Classic Motorcycle Mecca & Dig This Bluff Sign-post Seriously Good Chocolate Company Oreti Beach & Sandy Point E. Hayes Motorworks Burt Munro Collection Chiaroni Gallery

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“IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO DRAW YOUR TEAM CLOSER TOGETHER THIS WOULD BE IT!”