Coastal Otago/Southland Itinerary

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Day 1

  • Arrive in Invercargill and explore its attractions. Places to visit include Anderson Park Art Gallery and Queens Park Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
  • Stay overnight in Invercargill with Host Accommodation.

Day 2

  • Explore the cities Edwardian & Victorian buildings, gardens and landscaped parks.
  • Drive to Bluff, New Zealand's most southern town - Home to the world famous "Bluff Oyster"
  • Stay overnight in Invercargill with Host Accommodation.

Day 3

  • Fly or take a ferry to Stewart Island.
  • Spend the day exploring this unique island and the Rakiura National Park, which offers kayaking, tramping, hunting and kiwi spotting.
  • Return to Invercargill.
  • Stay overnight in Invercargill with Host Accommodation.

Day 4

  • Drive along the Catlins Coast to discover the unique wildlife, explore Kaka and Nugget Points.
  • Continue north-east to Dunedin.
  • Stay overnight in Dunedin with Host Accommodation.

Day 5

  • Take the historic Taieri Gorge Railway, which explores the city's hinterland and its goldmining history. Note the splendid architecture of the Dunedin Railway Station, from where the trip departs.
  • Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's attractions, including its historic buildings and the Otago Settlers Museum.
  • Stay overnight in Dunedin with Host Accommodation.

Day 6

  • Drive to Taiaroa Head, home to the Royal Albatross Colony & Centre, which has the world's only mainland albatross colony. Guided tours include a presentation of an albatross' life and a visit to a nature reserve viewing area.
  • Visit Larnach Castle.
  • Drive to Oamaru via the Moeraki Boulders.
  • Stay overnight in Oamaru with Host Accommodation.

Day 7

  • Visit the local Historic Precinct, famous for it's superb lime stone buildings. Oamaru is home to a magnificent Catholic Church, art gallery and museum. Oamaru is famous for it's Blue Penguin Colony. Snow skiing in the winter season is within easy reach of Oamaru.
  • Visit nearby Waitaki Valley Lakes, the perfect setting for water sports.
  • Stay overnight in Oamaru with Host Accommodation.

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