With plenty of variation in landscape like the vineyards and Sounds in Marlborough, the plains of Canterbury, the rugged West Coast and the snowy mountains around Queenstown, the South Island of New Zealand is great to explore. Backpackers could immerse themselves for months making their way south from Picton and there's always a new direction to set off in the car for a family holiday.

At the very bottom of the island, Invercargill is the southernmost city in the country. It's a popular holiday destination with a quaint feel and plenty to do - also serving as a gateway to Stewart Island, just south off the coast. Book your next weekend away or family vacation at a bed and breakfast in Invercargill and experience the below fun attractions.

Southern Aqua Adventures

Travel just south of the city to Bluff and experience the thrills and adventure of diving, fishing and sea kayaking at the sea port and around Stewart Island with Southern Aqua Adventures. If you've never strapped a scuba mask on before it's your chance to learn the basics before heading out into the water. The team also runs a shark cage diving experience so you can get up close and personal with some of the scariest creatures in the ocean; Southern Aqua Adventures are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

Stewart Island Flights

Take to the skies and enjoy a scenic tour of some of the beautiful Southern Coast. Whether you want to fly over Southland and across the city or take part in a Stewart Island flyover, Stewart Island Flights provide the ultimate way to see the region.

Geoff Stewart Guide Services

Experience nature and land the big one with Geoff Stewart guiding you around some of the best rivers and streams in search of rainbow and brown trout. With over 30 years of fly fishing experience, there's nobody better to show you the best spots to cast your line. Fishing season in Invercargill runs from October 1st til the end of May.

Beauty and Beyond

Relax and unwind in the utmost comfort at 18 Kelvin Street. Beauty and Beyond is an urban spa and beauty retreat where the focus is entirely on you. Let them take care of you for the day with a range of holistic body, spa and facial treatments to rejuvenate the mind and spirit. Treat yourself and friends or your partner to a day of pampering at Beauty and Beyond.

Southland Museum and Art Gallery

Located in central Invercargill, the Southland Museum and Art Gallery is home to a collection of exhibits by local and international artists. A focus on the history of the Southland region lets visitors take a glimpse into the past through constantly evolving displays and exhibitions.