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Southland and Stewart Island
Southland Srewart Island
Southland, New Zealand’s southernmost region, is a far cry from the dryness found further north.
 
Here there are rainforest, lush pastures and quiet backwaters where the much sought-after brown trout abound. At Curio Bay there is also one of the wonders of the world – a petrified forest thought to be 190 million years old. Invercargill, admired for its gardens and parks, is New Zealand’s most southern city and just a half hour drive from Bluff and its famous oysters. From here you can catch a ferry over to Stewart Island where you can see an amazing number of native birds including the kiwi in its natural habitat.
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Best times to go:
Southland boasts the longest daytime hours in New Zealand so in summer you can fit even more into your day. However, the autumn days of March to May are probably one of the best times to experience this region and discover its many delights, from remote beaches to bush walking tracks, home to hidden waterfalls and wildlife. This is also the time for seafood lovers to head to Bluff to sample the world famous Bluff Oysters.
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Climate:
Southland offers typically changeable weather and it is often said you can experience four seasons in one day. Summer temperatures ranges from 16°C to 23°C and as winter sets in from June to August, although there is very little snowfall you should expect crisp frosty mornings with daily temperatures ranging from 8°C to 12°C. The weather on Stewart Island is generally milder than the South Island with frequent showers separated by fine breaks.
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