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Town in Southland, New Zealand
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Bluff is a small port town and the southernmost town on the South Island of New Zealand. It is 30 km south of the city of Invercargill.
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Good views can be had from lookoout hill, a short drive or hike up from the main street in town. On a clear day, you can see Stewart Island as well as a couple of other minor islands off the south coast.
Museum about whaling and oyster fishing, featuring the oyster boat Monica which was in use from 1909-1998.
The start (or finish) of SH1 and the Te Araroa walk to Cape Reinga. There is a much photographed sign post and an anchor-chain sculpture (see the other end on Stewart Island).
The southernmost tip of the South Island is about 1 hour drive from Bluff.
6.6km coastal walkway from the Stirling Point to Ocean Beach, about 2.5 hours.
If Foveaux Walk feels too long, then you can take its track for about 1km then go back through the Glory Track. About 2.5 km in total.
Cafe and commercial art gallery.
Menu is mainly seafood, vegetarians may be disappointed.
14 hard sites and 3 grass ones.
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6-room hotel at the end of the road (SH1), offering a cooked breakfast. The Oyster Cove Restaurant is next door.
Small supermarket (if you are going to Stewart Island, the Four Square on the island a little bit smaller).
By boat
By bus
The Stewart Island Ferry coach transfer shuttle from Invercargill, which can be reserved through the online ferry booking system.
Bluff is a small place. Find a place to park along the main street or at the viewpoint at the south end of town and walk.
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