The Deep South
While it may not be brimming with dramatic scenery or extreme sports like the nearby Fiordland and Queenstown regions are, the Deep South still has its own special charm that needs to be experienced to be understood.
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With its rolling farmland and rugged coastline, New Zealand’s Deep South can feel like a completely different planet when compared with the mountains and fjords that make up the South Island’s more popular scenery. Here, vast sheep farms and battering surf shows a unique view into New Zealand and the true meaning of ‘the Deep South’.
Outside of the student-filled city of Dunedin and the weather-beaten town of Invercargill lies one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets: beautifully rugged, untouched landscapes. Not far from the cities, you’ll find hidden beaches, old and dense forests, and vast expanses of rich, green farmland sprinkled with grazing sheep. Life moves at a more relaxed pace in New Zealand as it is, but it may move even slower in the Deep South.
Dunedin, the largest city in the region, can be easily reached by most forms of transport from nearly anywhere else in New Zealand. Invercargill, too, can be reached with ease, though it’s really best to explore this part of the country in a car or campervan so you can move at your own pace.
If you want to see the south in all of its breathtaking beauty, it’s recommended you hop on the Southern Scenic Route in either Dunedin or Invercargill. The road winds its way through some of the South Island’s best and most unique scenery. This route is an alternative to State Highway 1 in the south and, though it may take longer to reach your destination, is well worth the added time.
Turning your attention away from the captivating landscapes of the deep south may be hard, but if you want to see one of the most wondrous natural occurrences, then you may just have to. The Aurora Australis may not be as well known as its northern counterpart, the Aurora Borealis, but it is every bit as impressive and awe-inspiring. As one of the southernmost countries on the planet, New Zealand is amongst the best places in the world to view the phenomenon. Stewart Island is perfect due to how far south it is, but The Catlins are also a great area to view it as you can get away from light pollution.
With abundant native wildlife such as dolphins, seals, albatross and penguins, endless rolling farmland covered in friendly sheep, and rugged coastline giving way to secluded beaches, the Deep South is an powerful and wild place. And one we highly suggest you visit.
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