Escape to a place where wild landscapes and sweet fresh air make the food tastier and the welcome warmer. In the deep south of New Zealand is a region where remarkable historic architecture is juxtaposed against beautiful wilderness areas. It is a place where you can spend your days experiencing unforgettable wildlife encounters and discovering a rich cultural heritage, your evenings indulging in some renowned southern hospitality and your nights tucked under a duvet in a boutique B&B, counting the stars hanging above the ocean.

REST & RELAX

Tantalise your taste-buds and tuck into a feast of fresh seafood accompanied by a good beer in front of an open fire in a cosy southern restaurant.

LUXURY EXPERIENCE

Be the lord or lady of an elegant mansion – staying a night or two in boutique B&B accommodation is the perfect way to combine a history lesson with the ultimate indulgence.

NATURAL EXPERIENCE

Brush up on your bird-watching – spy on cute Little Blue Penguins from a hide, gape at the three-metre wingspan of a Royal Albatross or watch Kiwi fossicking on a Stewart Island beach at dusk.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Step back in time and explore the fascinating preserved rooms at Larnach Castle, Dunedin’s favourite icon.

BUDGET TRAVEL

Share a jug of beer with your mates (old or new!) and warm up for a night checking out the great live music scene and dance clubs in the heart of Dunedin.

ADRENALINE-RUSH

Bump over the ruts as you head deep into the backcountry on a four-wheel-drive tour – the perfect way to discover just how wild this place is and get an up-close-and-personal view of the countryside.