Summer in Southland is the perfect time to explore the region, with the longest daylight hours in New Zealand, you can pack even more into your day.

It is the ideal time for discovering the remote beaches and coastlines of the Catlins and the numerous short walks and waterfalls or to spot wildlife along the Southern Scenic Route. Walk the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track in Western Southland or head over to Stewart Island to experience one of New Zealand’s Great Walk, the three day Rakiura Track. Visit Ulva Island to see some of New Zealand’s most endangered birdlife and sample the fresh seafood – including blue cod, at one of the many cafes and restaurants in Invercargill or dotted throughout the region.

Try fishing for brown trout in one of Eastern Southland’s famous rivers or for blue cod off Stewart Island.   Summer events are abundant, which include artists from far and wide coming to entertaining the region.