Discover Invercargill's superbly preserved Edwardian streetscapes and world-class Southland Museum before settling into a private tutored tasting at New Zealand's most southerly craft brewery — a cultural immersion into the proud 'deep south' identity.
What to expect
The 30-minute drive from Bluff to Invercargill unfolds through dairy farmland with the Takitimu Mountains on the horizon. In the city, a passionate local guide walks you through Edwardian architectural gems and the remarkable living tuatara colony at Southland Museum — Henry the tuatara is estimated to be over 100 years old. The afternoon moves to the New Invercargill Brewery (or Seriously Good Brewing Co.) for a tutored tasting flight of bold southern ales alongside local charcuterie and cheese. The warmth of the people here is as memorable as anything you'll see.
Good to know
30 min drive from Bluff Wharf; guide will collect and return you dockside. Allow 4–5 hrs. Southland Museum tuatara house is free to enter independently but the private guided context is transformative. Half-day format fits comfortably within most port calls.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bluff — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.