Invercargill and Bluff

Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city, it's early prosperity resulted in the construction of many fine buildings (none of which I have photos of!) which make it a pleasure to drive through (that and the distinct lack of traffic!!!). As we drive towards our campsite, we see dozens and dozens of classic cars. The camp site owner informs us that we are lucky to get a pitch as there is a big car show the following day.

We pitch tent and decide to head out to Bluff, the most southery point of the South Island. It's a very mixed drive as there is only one road out to Bluff and one muinute you're driving through beautiful scenery, the next minute through a grubby industrial area.

Bluff is unique in the fact that it is the oldest European settled town in New Zealand. It is dominted by the port full of fishing boats. It is one of the most famous suppliers of oysters in the southern hemisphere. We drive out to Stirling Point which is to New Zealand what Landsend is to Great Britain. There is a high lookout tower where you can see views out to Stewart Island. It was incredibly windy as we made our way up there. In fact, it was so windy that Alex could barely stand and decided to go and sit in the car. The views from the top were fantastic.

The island with the lighthouse on is Dog Island.