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| | Flying Times: | To Invercargill | | | From Christchurch | 1 hour 10 min | | From Auckland | 3 hours | | | | | Driving Times: | To Invercargill | | | From Dunedin | 3 hours 10 min | | From Dunedin - Southern Scenic Route | 5 hours 10 min | | From Queenstown | 2 hours 30 min | | | | | To Te Anau | | | From Invercargill | 2 hours 50 min | | From Queenstown | 2 hours 30 min | | | | | Population: | Southland | 91 005 | | Invercargill | 49 830 | | Gore District | 12 459 | |
Climate:
Southland has a moderate climate overall with four distinct seasons.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Average | 14 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 10.4 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 8.3 | 9.9 | 11.4 | 13 | | Ave. Max | 18.6 | 17.1 | 15 | 12 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 11 | 12.9 | 14.3 | 15.9 | 17.5 | 18.6 |
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| Location:
Southland is both the most southerly and westerly area of New Zealand, which spans latitudes 34 to 47 degrees south.
What to wear:
Fashion in the south is both contemporary and comfortable. The key to successful dressing in any season is layering - being ready for warm sunshine or a cool breeze. And it's always handy to have a raincoat nearby!
If you're intending on tramping then appropriate equipment is required, but can often be hired in the area. Invercargill & Bluff Maps
Click through to the following link to obtain maps of Invercargill and Bluff. | | | |
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