Cradled by rugged hills and a sweeping harbour, Dunedin is a blend of New Zealand charm, Scottish heritage and wild nature. From the majestic Railway Station, often dubbed the world’s most photographed, to the grandeur of Larnach Castle, the country’s only castle, Dunedin blends old and new with a vibrant student scene at Otago University. Venture up Baldwin Street, the steepest residential street in the world, or lose yourself in the cafes, galleries and vintage shops.

Further south, the Catlins sits across Otago and Southland, dramatic and sparsely populated, with sea cliffs, blowholes, hidden waterfalls, and remote beaches where rare yellow-eyed penguins and sea lions frolic.  At Nugget Point, an iconic lighthouse clings to the edge of the world, overlooking a rolling ocean with a colony of fur seals on the rocks below.

In the less visited deep south of New Zealand, Southland feels like a step back in time, into a wilder, slower world where landscapes are vast and untamed.  A patchwork of emerald green farmland, rugged coastlines and windswept plains lead to Invercargill, New Zealand’s southernmost city. Here, Victorian-era architecture stands stoically against the sea breeze, while Bluff, at the tip of the South Island, is famed for its legendary oysters.  A short flight from Invercargill or a ferry ride from Bluff across the Foveaux Strait lies Stewart Island - or Rakiura. A forest-cloaked sanctuary where over 85% of the land is protected national park. Tranquil and teeming with birdlife, it’s an oasis for nature-seekers and one of the few places where you can hear the call of the native kiwi.