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Paddling near Invercargill, Southland

Invercargill sits at the southern tip of the South Island in Southland, one of New Zealand's most water-rich regions. The Ōreti River runs close to the city, while further afield the Waiau and other Southland rivers provide moving-water paddling. Coastal and sea kayaking opportunities extend to Fiordland, The Catlins, and Rakiura Stewart Island, making the region a serious base for paddlers of all abilities.

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