What to do and see in Southland Region, South Island: The Best Fun Activities & Games

A nice tidy mini golf facilities nestled away in the shelter and quiet end of our grounds. Please book in and pick up putter and golf ball from the reception in the Cafe.

Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? Want to unleash your inner child? For a memorable experience, Dig This Invercargill is not to be missed. Learn to operate diggers, bulldozers and skid steers at New Zealand’s only heavy equipment playground. Fully instructed with a range of experiences to choose from, our friendly and approachable Dig This team is on hand to help navigate your way through a series of challenges like tyre stacking, earth moving and digger basketball. Suitable for young and young-at-heart, individuals and groups, you will be grinning from ear to ear. Tick it off your bucket list today!

Fiordland Escapes offers the option of two uniquely Fiordland-themed immersive adventure games in which players work together to interpret clues, solve puzzles and find keys and codes to “escape” the game. Games are usually available every two hours between 10am and 6pm but other times can be arranged by appointment.

At our Invercargill escape room we have 4 different immersive themed rooms to choose from. You are given a mission and have 60 minutes to work together to find clues, solve puzzles and open locks to ultimately solve the mission and escape! A challenging and exhilarating experience that really gets the brain working! Booking essential please see our website.

Boutique yarn store, sourcing the finest yarns, patterns & tools from New Zealand and around the world. At Needle & Hook we celebrate the slowlife. Crochet & Knit workshops. Handcrafted knit & crochet items. Hand-dyed yarns.

Voted a 'must see' for visitors to Te Anau & Fiordland National Park, Ata Whenua - Shadowland (pronounced 'Ata-fenua'; also known as 'Fiordland on Film') takes you on an unforgettable cinematic journey through one of the most awe inspiring landscapes on earth. See the Fiordland World Heritage wilderness you would not otherwise get to see. Mysterious, evocative, exhilarating and utterly spectacular, filmed across extremes of the seasons, climate and terrain. Running time: 32 minutes. Fiordland Cinema also screens regular feature movies

The Gore Aquatic Centre can be found in the Gore Multisports Complex, alongside the MLT Event Centre and the indoor Ice-Skating Rink. The Acquatic centre encompasses an eight-lane 25m main pool, a leisure pool (including a toddler's pool, rain drop, water fountains, walk-in beach area, bubble pit & sprays), a hydrotherapy pool as well as a wide variety of inflatables and regular events.

Located 11km from Gore, near the Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve and on the lower slopes of the Hokonui Hills, Dolamore Park offers something for everyone. Dolamore Park is home to a variety of exotic plant, fresh water, and native bird species. You can also find camping, picnic and BBQ facilities, walking and mountain biking tracks through the forest, an education centre and a playground.