Southland (Māori: Murihiku, lit. 'the last joint of the tail') is New Zealand 's southernmost region. It consists of the southwestern portion of the South Island and includes Stewart Island. Southland is bordered by the culturally similar Otago Region to the north and east, and the West Coast region in the extreme northwest.

The softly rolled ‘r’s of Southland’s inhabitants hark back to their largely Scottish heritage. New Zealand’s southernmost mainland region has two distinct landscapes – expansive plains of fertile farmland crossed by trout-rich rivers, and Fiordland’s rugged, isolated coastline, inlets, lakes and mountains. Story by David Grant

Murihiku Southland's unmatched beauty provides a natural playground – no matter what your passion. As New Zealand's ultimate nature and wildlife destination, its dramatic scenery spans pristine rainforests, fertile farmlands and sweeping coastlines. From hiking trails, cycling routes or fishing paradise, Southland has something for you!

The Southland region, located at the southernmost tip of New Zealand's South Island, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse ecosystems. Geographically, Southland is bordered by the Tasman Sea to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and shares its northern boundary with Otago.

Southland Region, one of New Zealand's sixteen regions, the primary tier of local government; Southland District, part of the wider Southland Region, the secondary tier of local government; Southland Plains, an area of low lying geography within the Southland Region; Southland County, a former New Zealand county, existing between 1876 and 1989

Southland is mainland New Zealand’s southernmost region, lying between 44.6° and 46.7° latitude south. It forms a giant triangle, two sides being the South Island’s southern and south-western coasts, and the third extending across-country from Awarua Point in the west to ...

Southland is mainland New Zealand’s southernmost region, lying between 44.6° and 46.7° latitude south. It forms a giant triangle, two sides being the South Island’s southern and south-western coasts, and the third extending across-country from Awarua Point in the west to near Waikawa Harbour in the south.

Southland, regional council, southwestern South Island, New Zealand. Bordering the Tasman Sea to the west, the Southland region stretches for 120 miles (190 km) from the vicinity of Milford Sound in the northwest to Preservation Inlet in the south.

The Southland region is known for amazing views with its seemingly endless daytime sky that turns into a stargazer's paradise by night. From Fiordland in the west to Rakiura Stewart Island in the south, our region offers one of…

Welcome to Southland, the southernmost region of New Zealand! This region is a diverse and scenic destination – spanning from the dramatic fjords of Fiordland National Park, to the golden beaches and spectacular wildlife of the Catlins.