Across the Region
Outdoor
Scenic driving routes
At The Anau the Southern Scenic Route starts. The road goes southwards to Invercargill via Manapouri, Clifden and Riverton. Underway you will pass a Suspension Bridge build in 1899 and the Clifden Caves. You can make a nice side trip to Lake Hauroko. From Invercargill the route goes along the coast via Gorge Road, Papatowai, Owaka and Balcutta to Dunedin. The route goes trough the Catlins Forest Park. Many nice side trips can be made to for example Nugget Point. For more information concerning this please look at: “Otago & Southland” “Areas of Interest” “Catlins Forest Park”.
Culture and Entertainment
Cultural buildings and places
Matanaka Farm Buildings
This is the oldest still existing farm building in New Zealand. The farm is built in the 1840s. The complex includes stables, a granary, a store and a school.
Totara Estate
This is an old farmhouse near Oamaru, built in 1882. The buildings have been faithfully restored to reflect the condition of that era. A History of the meat industry in New Zealand is featured as well.