The Southland region is located at the southern most reaches of New Zealand including Stewart Island. Southland is known for its abundant green native forests, glacial lakes, wild surf-pounded beaches, and open air vistas. The largest city in the region is Invercargill, the commercial hub for Southland and one of the centres for agribusiness in the South Island. The population of the Southland region is 91,000, representing 2.3% of the total population. The climate is considered severe by New Zealand standards as the region receives abundant rainfall and frosts, with cold winters and warm, temperate summers. Temperatures range from 9-19 degrees Celsius during the summer and 4-14 degrees Celsius during the winter months.

www.sit.ac.nz/
www.southland.org.nz/
www.invercargill.org.nz/
www.stewartislandexperience.co.nz/


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