Introducing Central Southland
Although it’s home to the majority of Southland’s permanent population, for travellers the central bit of the province serves mostly as a through station. It’s almost at the Catlins, not far from Fiordland and the gateway to Stewart Island…so there’s plenty of reasons to pass through.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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2 weeks in Fiordland/Southland
by NZMatt 05 May 2008
Hi I live in New Zealand but am flying down to Christchurch for two weeks in November. I'll be hiring a campervan for two weeks and am…
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Re: Invercargill, Oamaru, Southland (NZ)
by TRRK 28 November 2007
Assuming it is a serious question... If you are making it down to Invercargill try to hop across to Stewart Island (great for walking,…
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Re: Invercargill, Oamaru, Southland (NZ)
by jemslie 28 November 2007
Is this a piss take? LOL Na there aint much going on in Invercargill (Inver-vagas) and Oamaru. Catlins - beautiful, rugged and fairly…
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