Bluff

　　Bluff is located on the southern coast of New Zealand’s Southland Region. It is both a charming small town and a harbor, serving as the southernmost town on the New Zealand mainland. With a sparse population and an elegant environment, it is highly suitable for living and is known as the gateway to Stewart Island.

　　This historic town of Bluff is not inhabited by the local Māori people but is instead the oldest town established by European settlers in New Zealand. It boasts a rich and colorful history, which can be explored at the Bluff Maritime Museum. Though small in size, this town holds significant geographical importance—it serves as an important port for the city of Invercargill, located just 20 kilometers away, as well as the ferry terminal to Stewart Island.

　　Bluff is a town globally renowned for its oysters. The Bluff oysters produced here are said to be the most delicious in the world—plump, juicy, smooth, and tender, best enjoyed raw. From April to August each year, the peak season for oyster and seafood harvesting, the town hosts the lively Bluff Oyster Festival to celebrate and share these delectable oysters. The friendly locals warmly welcome visitors from all over the world, inviting them to enjoy the world’s finest oysters paired with fine wine.

　　Bluff Must-visit reason: The southernmost town on the New Zealand mainland Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania Country/Region where the attraction is located: New Zealand Province/State where the attraction is located: Southland Region