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    Top Places: Fiordland (includes Milford), Catlins.

    Clinton ValleySouthland is a sparsely populated region with extreme natural contrasts. Ranging from the extremely mountainous and lush areas of Fiordland to the plains of Southland at the southern tip of the South Island there is enough here to keep even the most ardent traveller enthused.

    Routeburn ValleyFiordland National Park is the most scenic area in Southland and arguably New Zealand. Highlights of this park include 14 fiords surrounded by extremely steep mountainous terrain covered in lush rain forest in the lowlands and and beech forests in higher altitudes. Fiordland has some impressive waterfalls, and on a rainy day it is possible to see hundreds of waterfalls side by side.

    Sutherland FallsFiordland is also one of the biggest National Parks in the world and covers the entire western coastline of Southland. Even to this day, some ares in this park have never been sighted by man.The Park is protected by the United Nations with a World Heritage listing. Other areas in the world with a World Heritage listing include the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef and parts of the Amazon Rainforest.

    The Catlin's Coast is also worth visiting if you find yourself in this beautiful area of New Zealand.

    Southland is also the departure point to Stewart Island which is New Zealand's third largest island.
      
      
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     Fiordland mountains
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