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Southland independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated November 2025) | Trip.com

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Things to do in Southland

What to do

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Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

Milford Sound Scenic Cruises

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Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

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Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park

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Lake Te Anau

Lake Te Anau

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Doubtful Sound / Patea

Doubtful Sound / Patea

4.4/568 Reviews
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Queens Park

Queens Park

4.4/510 Reviews

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Southland, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

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Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso

Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso

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Western-style
Avg. AU$28/person
The Church Manapouri

The Church Manapouri

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Western-style
Avg. AU$15/person
Mainly Seafood

Mainly Seafood

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Seafood
Avg. AU$14/person
Caltex te anau

Caltex te anau

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Redcliff Restaurant and bar

Redcliff Restaurant and bar

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Brown's Cafe

Brown's Cafe

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Seafood
Avg. AU$15/person
Solgeo's Indian Takeaway

Solgeo's Indian Takeaway

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Halal
Avg. AU$18/person
Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar

Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar

4.0/51 Reviews
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Coffee Shops
Avg. AU$28/person
The Fat Duck

The Fat Duck

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Avg. AU$23/person
Bombay Palace

Bombay Palace

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Southeast Asian
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Miles Better Pies

Miles Better Pies

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Sandfly Cafe Te Anau

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