With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Invercargill, 19 miles away, has to offer. Bill Richardson Transport World ought to be at the top of your list here. Teretonga Raceway Park and Civic Theatre are excellent attractions too. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Te Anau, 60 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Kepler Track. (But we’d also highly recommend Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Fiordland Cinema.)