Southern Way
Explore southern New Zealand - enjoy a variety sights and sounds that are enjoyed by all from around The World.
Southern Way celebrates the best of New Zealand scenery and experiences in the lower South Island. We invite you to visit, taking your time to explore and immerse yourself in the spectacular southern regions.
From Waitaki in the north, to Stewart Island in the south, and from the Tasman sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, Southern Way offers so many diverse places and reasons to visit.
Whether you want to be immersed in nature in the iconic Fiordland and Stewart Island Rakiura national park or along the Catlins and Otago coastlines; cycling or walking an extensive network of world class tracks and trails; tasting the flavours of regions renown for producing award winning food and wine; marvelling at the unique flowing tussock covered landscapes of Central Otago; or enjoying the more urban experiences and architecture of Oamaru, Dunedin, Invercargill and Queenstown – Southern Way is sure to tempt you back time and time again.
Southern Scenic Route
The Southern Scenic Route is full of off the beaten track experiences from uninhabited beaches and lush rainforests, to stunning lakes and mountain ranges.
There are varied landscapes and wildlife mixed with rich history, culture and plenty of adventure along the way!
Take the 610 kilometre journey between Queenstown and Dunedin which ventures through Balclutha and The Catlins. The Southern Scenic Route has been voted as one of the Top 10 best self-drive routes in The World!