NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE ON the Kiwi ‘mainland’ (aka the South Island), you’ll never be far from something breathtaking. Here we explore five must-visit destinations that show off Te Waipounamu at its striking best.
DUNEDIN
With its Edwardian and Victorian architecture on prominent display, Dunedin is obviously dubbed the ‘Edinburgh of the south’. You can admire Gothic stone buildings at First Church, Knox Cathedral and the town hall. The Gothic Revival mansion, Larnach Castle, dating back to 1871, is another of the city’s must-see attractions, its doors and exquisite gardens open 365 days