Hunt for gold along a garden trail – the deciduous trees are turning every shade of yellow, orange and red. Maple Glen near Wyndham is known for its spectacular display of autumn colours; public parks in Invercargill and Gore are picture-perfect against the bright blue skies.

Autumn is an excellent time to browse the beaches of the Catlins Coast and South West Coastline or walk the uncrowded tracks of Rakiura National Park.

Autumn is also the season for the famous Bluff Oyster – come celebrate Southland’s icon at the Bluff Oyster & Southland Seafood Festival a lively food and wine event held in Bluff annually. 

Whether you’re soaring the skies in a vintage Tiger Moth, cruising the roads or exploring on foot, there is no down time. Each way you turn, a new marvel awaits.