A short drive from Dunedin in the south-east of the South Island, the Otago Peninsula is home to rare and unique coastal wildlife including yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, the world's only mainland albatross colony, sea lions and fur seals. You can either stay on the Peninsula itself at Kaimata, or explore as a day trip from Dunedin with our fantastic local guide, Brian.

Southland

The area known as Southland encompasses the amazing and little visited Catlins Coast and the wildlife haven of Stewart Island (where you can see Kiwi in their natural habitat). The region is perfect for those looking to get 'off the beaten track' and discover some of New Zealand's beautiful, unspoiled scenery and fascinating wildlife.

Fiordland

Located in the south-west of the South Island, Fiordland never fails to enthrall and captivate visitors. The area includes the spectacular Milford Sound and the lesser known Doubtful Sound, which is actually ten times larger than Milford Sound. The Sounds can be explored as a day trip from Te Anau or Queenstown, or on an overnight cruise. There are several fantastic multi-day walks in this part of the country, including the Milford Track, the Routeburn Track and the Hollyford Track.

Wilderness Retreats (3)

	Fiordland Lodge This unique and stylish ten room timber lodge enjoys a wonderful rural setting amidst 40 acres of farmland on the shores of Lake Te Anau – with breathtaking views across the water and to the mountains of the Fiordland Na...
	SAVE	FROM £50 pppn

	Kaimata Newly opened in December 2006, this secluded eco-hideaway sits on five acres of coastal hillside amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Otago Peninsula, a 25 minute drive from Dunedin. Architecturally built from Macroca...
	SAVE	FROM £26 pppn

	The Lodge at Tikana Boasting a wonderfully remote location on a working deer stud near Winton (30 minutes from Invercargill), Tikana – which means ‘style’ in Maori – is best described as a luxury lodge where you will be th...
	SAVE	FROM £418 pppn

Holiday Ideas (3)

	Nature Encounter with Brian Brian knows Southland inch by inch – and he is passionate about protecting New Zealand’s wildlife. Discover the secret corners of the Otago Peninsula or the breathtaking wilderness area of the Catlins on a privatel...
	SAVE	£35 (1 days)

	Overnight on Doubtful or Milford Sounds Designed in the style of traditional New Zealand coastal trading scows to reflect Fiordland’s heritage, the ‘Milford Mariner’ and ‘Fiordland Navigator’ offer a limited number of guests the opportu...
	SAVE	£140 (2 days)

	Ulva's Wilderness Walk, Ulva Island (off Stewart Island) Situated in the ‘Roaring Forties’ between latitudes 46 and 47 degrees south, Stewart Island has, for many years, remained one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets – a unique unspoiled wilderness paradise,...
	SAVE	£285 (1 days)

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Honeymoon Destinations

Dunedin, Southland & Fiordland

Nature Encounter with Brian

Overnight on Doubtful or Milford Sounds

Ulva's Wilderness Walk, Ulva Island (off Stewart Island)