Woodlands, New Zealand

Woodlands
Interactive map of Woodlands
Coordinates: 46°21′18″S 168°33′00″E / 46.355°S 168.550°E / -46.355; 168.550
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland region
Territorial authorities of New ZealandSouthland District
WardWaihopai-Toetoe Ward
Community boardWaihopai-Toetoe Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authoritySouthland District Council
 • Regional councilSouthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of SouthlandRob Scott
 • Invercargill MPPenny Simmonds
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total
24.01 km2 (9.27 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
350
 • Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
9871
Area code03

Woodlands is a small town in the Southland region of New Zealand's South Island on the banks of the Waihopai River. It is northeast of Invercargill between Dacre and Longbush. Other nearby settlements are Rakahouka to the northwest and Rimu and Waituna to the south.