"Where the Highway Begins"

Bluff is unique – in its geography, history, industry and attractions.It’s certainly worth spending a night in the town and experiencing it for yourself.
The easy walking tracks provide spectacular views over Stewart Island and Foveaux Strait, and pass through lush forest with tall native trees, like rimu, rata and kamahi. From the lookout on the summit of Bluff Hill Motupohue a panorama of Southland’s mountains, plains, estuaries and islands is revealed. The famous Stirling Point signpost signals the beginning of the Highway throughout New Zealand.

If you visit Bluff during the oyster season take the time to try the world famous Bluff oyster a much sought after delicacy. The Bluff Oyster is celebrated annually at the Bluff Oyster & Southland Seafood Festival, which is held annually on Foreshore Road in Bluff. A wide variety of food and wine stalls plus an all day entertainment package combine to make the Festival a great day out. Visit www.bluffoysterfest.co.nz for more details.

The town itself is well serviced with a variety of accommodation, restaurants, dairies, service stations and an information centre. Bluff is only twenty seven kilometres south of Invercargill, from which a regular bus service operates.

For further information on Bluff and the Bluff Oyster and Southland Seafood Festival, visit the Bluff website: www.bluff.co.nz

Bluff Promotions Publicity Committee
P.O. Box 9
Bluff
Ph: 03 212 8704