Visit Te Hikoi Museum and Visitor Centre to learn about the journeys of our early settlers. Discover our rich geological history and view historic artifacts within our modern interactive museum setting. Use our centre as a base to learn about all the area has to offer and plan your visit to Southland and Fiordland. 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

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

Music South is Invercargill’s premium school of music, and includes a purpose built studio in Gladstone. We offer holistic tuition in most instruments, from qualified and industry experienced professional teachers, who have performed regularly on local and international stages. We offer external exams, performance opportunities, competition training, audition prep, and music therapy. We also have fun! Contact us today to secure your spot. Music South : Any Age, Any Stage. Read more