Winton Library is the main branch of Southland District Libraries. We have branches in Lumsden, Te Anau, Otautau, Riverton, Wyndham, and Stewart Island. In addition we operate a Mobile Library service throughout Southland. We offer school holiday programs at most of our branches and a Summer Reading Challenge from December through to January. Through term time there are Craft Clubs, Wriggle and Rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers, and Book Discussion groups. All of our Libraries supply free... Read more

Gore Library is a friendly community library that provides one programme during term time for children. We also hold school holiday programmes and offer reading programmes at different times of the year. Storytime - Term time on Tuesdays at 10.30am Join us for stories, rhymes and an activity. Suitable for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome. Read more

Mataura Library is a friendly community library which provides one programme during term time for children. We also hold school holiday programmes and offer reading programmes at different times of the year. Story time - Term time on Fridays at 10.30am Join us for stories, rhymes and an activity. Suitable for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome. Read more

Barnardos Home Based Early Learning is an excellent choice for families wanting nurturing care and quality early learning for their child. The benefits of Barnardos Home Based Early Learning include: 1. Conveniently located, flexible care for your whnau 2. Nurturing environment in a dedicated educators home 3. Secure relationships among a small group of children 4. Strong focus on early learning guided by Te Whariki NZs Early Childhood Curriculum 5. Local community excursions and adventures Alongside... Read more

The Gore Historical Museum focusses on the history of Eastern Southland and the Mataura River Valley. The attractive displays include early costume and textiles, Victoriana, gold recovery, farming relics and domestic and medical memorabilia, providing an enjoyable visitor experience for all ages. Read more

We are a licensed Early Childhood Centre that believes whole heartedly in the value of parents, child lead play and mixed aged sessions. We are a fun group of people who love to get messy in play! Our children from birth to school age thrive in their learning as they problem solve, persevere and create in their own time and their own way. In line with current thinking on best learning for young children, we work very hard to ensure each child's own interests, passions, schemas and needs are met and... Read more

T.ball is available for Primary aged children in the area.. please contact us or your local school for details. We also host an annual Women's social softball tournament. If you wish to play softball on a weekly basis we can suggest contacts for teams playing the Southland ( Invercargill) competition. Read more