Winter in Southland should be your choice of season to visit. June to August Temperatures between 10°C and 0°C As the seasons shift, days get shorter, and a crisp chill fills the air. Murihiku Southland transforms. Unlike other parts of the country that experience mild winters, Southland…
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Forget what you heard about Swedes! This is no ordinary root vegetable just for farm animals. We're talking about a veggie that'll rock your taste buds. Now, why's it so good? Creamy, sweet, and earthy flavours all together in one. You can mash it with some butter and herbs, roast it to perfection…
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For the Trips & Tramps team, sustainable tourism and conservation education are woven into the tales they tell out on the tracks. The power of this storytelling — who they are and what they stand for — resonates without people feeling like they're being lectured. And this is reflected in the…
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A motto of "doing more good" is central to Wild Fiordland's ethos. The company, which set sail in 2020 in the experienced hands of Fiona Lee and Brian Humphrey, operates bespoke charter boat adventures on their gorgeous sailboat, the Breaksea Girl. The couple has a shared love of water and…
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With all its different landscapes and sceneries, driving through Southland can make you feel like you're in another country with every corner you turn. But did you know you can also get a taste of multicultural flavours in Invercargill? With so many cafes and restaurants, this town offers…
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Joyce Kolk and Johan Groters aren’t just building a business for today; they are helping to protect and enhance the environment they operate in — so their grandchildren can enjoy it too. One of the first things you learn about Wairaurahiri Jet is that they are “committed to being economically…
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Nikki Ladd is a bit watery-eyed when she recalls a Finnish man with tears of joy after seeing a Great White Shark in Foveaux Strait. So why the tears? "He's gone home with a commitment to our message, being good to the ocean. You can carry that message a long way," she says. Nikki is the…
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Te Araroa is a continuous 3,000km walking track from Cape Reinga in the north of New Zealand to Bluff in the south. It's known to be one of the world's diverse long walks. The track starts and finishes on the edges of New Zealand's seas and will take you past beaches, volcanoes, mountains, rivers…
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Whether you are a local looking for your morning coffee fix or a traveller in search of a hearty breakfast before exploring the city's and region's attractions, Invercargill has plenty of options to choose from, ensuring that everyone can start their day off on the right foot. To put it simply…
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Are you ready for a colourful adventure in Southland? You're in luck because the region is teeming with stunning street art waiting to be discovered. The talented artists of South Sea Spray have travelled far and wide to infuse the towns with their creative magic, leaving behind some of the most…
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