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Eat Your Way Around The World in Invercargill

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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Breakfast Spots in Invercargill

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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Savour the South

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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A guide to New Zealand Coffee

Need some help deciding what coffee to get while you're travelling around Southland and New Zealand, check out this handy guide! Short black: basis for all coffee styles, espresso is full-flavoured, fragrant, with a velvety body and lingering after-taste; single serving in a demi-tasse (small…

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Coffee

New Zealanders love their coffee. You might think we're a tea-drinking nation (hello British heritage) but over the past few decades, coffee has surpassed tea as our favourite hot drink. This increased popularity of coffee has seen new cafés and coffee-roasting spots popping up all over the country…

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Bluff Oyster

Dive into a world of tantalizing taste and oceanic delights when you try a Bluff Oyster! These little ocean gems, harvested from the pristine waters of New Zealand, pack a powerful punch of flavour that will make your taste buds sing. With their smooth texture and briny sweetness, Bluff Oysters are…

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The Southland Cheese Roll

The infamous Southern Cheese Roll... a local tradition and delicacy that is a must-try for any traveller to Southland. Like the historic tiffs over Pavlova, Russell Crowe, Marmite and more, the origin story of the cheese roll can also be well debated. Truth be told, no one really knows how the…

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Things to do on a Rainy Day in invercargill

No matter the weather, Invercargill has something for everyone. So, for when it's wet outside just remember every rain cloud has a silver lining. Here are some ideas that'll suit all ages and budgets, from soaking in the cultural atmosphere at He Waka Tuia to unleashing your inner kid at Jump n Fun…

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