Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)
RAT testing is now part of the Covid-19 response in Aotearoa and Southern. In means more people have access to testing and results are available almost immediately, without lab processing. More.
RAT Collection Sites
RAT collection sites are in Southern for preordered test kits, click here.
Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)
RAT testing is now part of the Covid-19 response in Aotearoa and Southern. In means more people have access to testing and results are available almost immediately, without lab processing. More.
COVID-19 Testing - No appointment required
PCR testing is available for anyone who meets the Ministry of Health's criteria, including in advance of a surgery or hospital appointment, anyone directed by the Medical Officer of Health or for those unable to have a rapid antigen test. More information.
Dunedin
WellSouth Covid Community Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required
11am to 5:30pm
5 Malcolm Street
Dunedin
Te Kāika Testing Centre
Drive Through - No Appointment Required
9am to 4pm, seven days a week
Victoria Road (car park next to the ice rink)
Dunedin
Invercargill
Awarua Whānau Services Community Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required
11am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Newfield Tavern, Invercargill
Car park at the rear, entrance off Regent Street
Map
Queenstown
Engage Safety Covid-19 Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required
9am to 3pm, seven days a week
18 Glenda Avenue, Frankton
Map
Te Kāika Testing Centre
Drive Through/Walk In - No Appointment Required
9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Pin Oak Ave, Frankton
0800 847 862
Map
Waitaki
Ōtākou Health Swabbing Centre Oamaru
Drive Through - No Appointments Required
8.30am to 5.30pm Monday
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
8.30am to 3pm Thursday
8.30am to 4pm Friday
1pm to 4pm Saturday
8.30 to 4pm Sunday
Awamoa Park, Oamaru
Help accessing Covid-19 testing in Southern
For anyone who has symptoms or is a household contact of a confirmed Covid positive case, it is best to request rapid antigen tests (RATs) via the Ministry of Health's Rat Requestor web site.
Residents and visitors to Southern can access COVID-19 testing by calling 0800 VIRUS19 (0800 847 8719).
You can also contact your own family doctor for advice and testing.
Testing is FREE.
0800 VIRUS 19 Call Centre Hours of Operation
8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
8.30am to 4pm, Weekends and Holidays
COVID-19 testing is also provided by general practices and designated general practices in Southern.
Dunedin and South Otago - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/dunedin-south-otago/
Queenstown Lakes district - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/central-lakes/
Invercargill, Gore &Southland - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/southland/
Oamaru/Waitaki - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/waitaki/
When to get tested
Pre-departure COVID-19 tests
Some countries require you to have a negative COVID-19 test before travel. You will need to pay for a test if it is for the purpose of entering another country. More information see Pre-departure COVID-19 Tests