Walking around Invercargill, you'll likely stumble across beautiful street art. These vibrant and colourful murals have really brought our streets alive and are worth looking out for. The artwork is as changeable as Southland's weather, so you can be sure to find something new every time. To see all…
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Who doesn’t love supporting local charities, being more sustainable and finding a good bargain? Op shopping (opportunity shopping) is becoming increasingly popular in Southland with many small towns featuring op shops on the main street. It is a great way to save money, save time and save the…
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It's called Opportunity Shopping (Op Shopping) for good reason! With great treasures to be found and bargains to be had, Invercargill is the ideal spot to hunt out some of the best second-hand deals around. From clothing to contemporary furniture and building material to bestselling books, it is…
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Swedes or Tuwīti tānapu in Māori are similar to the turnip but bigger. The swede is one of those easily available vegetables, but many people have never tried it before. So what is this humble vegetable exactly, and why is Swede synonymous with Southland? Swedes are grown all over Southland, usually…
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If you travel through rural Southland, you are bound to spot some "whitebait huts". Whitebait is a general term used to describe small freshwater fish around the globe; however, in New Zealand, it is a collective term for five species of the fish family Galaxiidae. It is dubbed galaxiid because of…
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Easter is the perfect time to take a short break away with family and friends and experience all Southland has to offer. With Southland Anniversary Day also tacked onto Easter, this is the perfect time to enjoy the fantastic destinations located in the region. No matter your holiday length…
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Autumn may be one of the best times of the year to visit Southland. With the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer, Autumn is the perfect time to get out and experience our Southland nightlife. Our small brown Kiwi and Southern Light nightlife experiences to be exact. If daytime is your…
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Southland is an angler's dream, with easy public access and plenty of fish in the rivers and lakes. Fishermen (and women) travel far and wide to fish the beautiful Southland rivers for world-class trout. The environment here allows you to put your skills to the test as you enjoy magnificent mountain…
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The Catlins is a road-trippers dream, with winding roads weaving together a rolling symphony of picture-perfect landscapes, blue sea waters bordered by towering cliffs and stretches of golden-sand beaches and bays. As you stare out at the Hector's dolphins leaping from the water and seals lazing on…
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As New Zealand’s ultimate nature and wildlife destination, Southland’s scenery spans lush rainforests, fertile farmlands, and rugged coastlines. Surrounded by ocean and pasture, it really is the land of plenty, the ultimate Surf‘n’Turf destination, if you will. Enjoy succulent kaimoana, like the…
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