FOOD + DRINK

Southland Cheese Rolls

Nicknamed Southland Sushi, this local tradition can be found cafés, bars and restaurants across Southland. It is made from a slice of sandwich bread, on which a sauce of evaporated milk, cheese and onion soup is spread, before it is rolled then toasted.

Bluff oyster

Reputed to be the best in the world, these succulent shellfish are dredged along the coastlines of Southland.

Fiordland Venison

Naturally low in fat and high in iron, Southland produces the country’s most premium venison.

Fiordland Lobster

Dedicated to sustainable fishing, Fiordland is one of the largest suppliers of the wild-caught southern rock lobsters in the world. It is considered to be one of the most succulent variety of lobster available.

Stewart Island Salmon

Sourced from the pure waters of Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island produces some of the best salmon in NZ.

Pāua

Pāua is the Māori name given to three New Zealand species of large edible sea snails. These tender delicacies are prized throughout the world.

Orepuki Beach Café

Enjoy fantastic garden-to-table food, house-baked breads and cake, great coffee, beer and wine in this relaxing café that overlooks Te Waewae Bay.

Auld Farm Distillery

One of the great seed-to-sip, grain-toglass, distilleries in the world offering distillery tours and tastings of their single malt whisky. aulddistillery.co.nz

Gadoochi Brewery

The recently opened Gadoochi Brewery is located at the back of the Tuatara café and bar in Invercargill and includes a tasting area, a stage for live performances and a variety of delicious homemade ciders and beers. tuataralodge.co.nz