Bluff-Invercargill NZ New Zealand
New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions

At South Port, in an industrial area about a kilometre and a half from the town. The southern wind meets you at the gangway — this is not a call to go ashore in shirtsleeves.
The symbolic end of the national highway running the length of New Zealand, marked by a yellow signpost bristling with arms pointing to New York, London, Cape Horn and the equator, with distances. It is one of Southland's most photographed spots.
Stirling Point and the coastal track, the climb to the Bluff Hill lookout, then the town's small maritime museum. Anyone wanting a city takes the shuttle to Invercargill.
Foveaux Strait, the coastal inlets and, on a clear day, the outline of Stewart Island on the horizon. The climb passes through native bush and ranks among the fine short walks of southern New Zealand.
Twenty-seven kilometres, about thirty minutes by shuttle. The country's southernmost city offers broad Victorian avenues, parks, museums and shops — though many passengers prefer to spend their hours on the coast.
Generally March to August. Dredged from the cold beds of Foveaux Strait, the Bluff oyster is considered a delicacy throughout the country; outside the season, fish and seafood of the day take over.
In theory yes, ferries leave from the adjacent wharf — in practice no: cruise itineraries rarely allow enough time. Knowing it is there, one crossing away, adds to the outpost feeling of the place.
Windy and changeable. At these latitudes the weather turns fast: a windbreaker is essential, even in the austral summer. In heavy weather the swell storms the rocks at Stirling Point with impressive noise.
The New Zealand dollar, and English. Cards work even in the town's small businesses; there is no need to hunt for an ATM first thing.
Only moderately. It is a call about landscape and wind, with no attraction built for children. The Stirling Point signpost and the Bluff Hill view please everyone, but bring warm clothes and realistic expectations.