Murihiku Southland's illicit whisky production has transformed from a shady past into a cause for celebration at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum in Māruawai Gore. Discover the captivating legend of the McRae family, Southland's infamous whisky producers turned folk heroes. Sip on this liquid gold…
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Get ready to sink your teeth into the world-famous Tuatapere Sausages! Once you've experienced the taste of a Tuatapere Sausage, you'll understand why locals take pride in their sausage heritage. These goodies can be found in New Zealand's sausage capital, Tuatapere. Made with love at Tui Base…
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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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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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