Transport options in Southland
Arrive by air or by road, but be sure to allow yourself the freedom of self-drive
- it's the best way to discover the friendly towns and wild landscapes of Southland.
During your travels you'll want to abandon your car for a day and take to the
sky - a scenic flight over Fiordland may become the highlight of your trip.
Getting to and from Southland
By Road
Bus services run to and from Southland, or you can hire a rental car and drive
yourself. The roads are well maintained, clearly signposted and uncrowded.
By Air
Flights depart regularly each day from Invercargill Airport - just a few minutes
from the central city - to all major centres. The airport is also the base for
passenger flights to Stewart Island and for sightseeing flights.
Flying Times:
- Auckland to Invercargill - 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Wellington to Invercargill - 2 hours
- Christchurch to Invercargill - 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Stewart Island to Invercargill - 20 minutes
Getting around Southland
Rental Cars for self-drive are available in Invercargill
Scenic tours are available from local tourism operators. Shuttle buses run between
Invercargill, Fiordland, Queenstown and other Southland-Otago destinations, while
long-distance coach services operate from the central city.
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