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Invercargill Information

Invercargill dates back to the 1850s, when people from the Scottish settlement of Dunedin began..

Catlins Coastal Heritage Trail Information

The Catlins Coastal Heritage Trail is a detour off the Southern Scenic Route, which runs between..

Stewart Island Information

In the Maori language, Stewart Island is known as Rakiura, which translates as ‘the land of the..

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Information

The acclaimed Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is one of New Zealand’s newest epic walking adventures...

Lake Monowai and Borland Nature Walk Info

Beautiful Lake Monowai powers one of the South Island's oldest hydroelectric stations. It occupies..

Bluff Information

The port of Bluff is the home of Bluff oysters – reputed to be the best in the world. The oyster..

Nugget Point Lighthouse Information

Nugget Point is one of the most distinctive landforms along the Otago coast. It's a steep headland..

Oreti Beach and Sandy Point Information

Ten kilometres west of Invercargill, Oreti Beach was a key location for the film 'The World's..

Stirling Point Information

Stirling Point marks the southern end of State Highway 1, which runs the length of New Zealand. The..

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Southland Information

Southland comes to life in spring. Crisp frosty mornings give way to bright sunny days. Bird life is active and abundant and new-born lambs are dotted against a backdrop of lush green farmland. Southlands gardens are blooming and the whole region is vibrant and alive.

In contrast to the dryness of Central Otago, Southland is lush and green. Tranquil waterways attract fly-fishing enthusiasts in search of brown trout. Near-pristine southern rainforest provides opportunities for day walks and hiking. The amazing Catlins Coast promises wildlife encounters and the chance to see Curio Bay - a petrified forest of subtropical kauri and other trees dating back to the Jurassic age.

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Southland's largest urban centre is Invercargill, a city of over 50,000 people. Visitors come to admire the elegant Victorian and Edwardian buildings, gardens and landscaped parks.

A half hour drive south from Invercargill is the fishing port of Bluff - home to the famous Bluff oyster and a lively annual seafood festival.

From Bluff, visitors can catch a ferry to Stewart Island - a haven for native bird life and the only place in New Zealand where you can readily see kiwi in their natural habitat.

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Queenstown Information

In winter, Queenstown is a bustling ski resort. In summer it's busy with hikers, mountain bikers..

Milford Sound Information

British explorer Captain James Cook steered clear of Milford Sound thinking its entrance too..

Christchurch - Canterbury Information

Float above the plains in a hot air balloon or soak in relaxing thermal pools. Enjoy the excellent..

Fiordland Information

Watch the mountains shake off winter and start to warm up for summer. Waterfalls are invigorated..

Nelson Region Information

At the top of the South Island is an area of sunshine, stunning national parks and beaches..

Dunedin Information

The city of Dunedin was built with the riches of the gold rush, consequently it has one of the best..

Nelson Information

Hardy European pioneers founded the beautiful city of Nelson, New Zealand in 1842, although this..

Otago Peninsula Information

Flanking the southern edge of Dunedin's extensive harbour, Otago Peninsula is high and rugged on..

Akaroa Information

Akaroa sits at the edge of a beautiful harbour inside the eroded crater of a huge extinct volcano...

Doubtful Sound Information

Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second..

Tauranga Bay Information

n the coastline about 16km south west of Westport, you will find Tauranga Bay and the Cape Foulwind..

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