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Bluff, New Zealand
Bluff, New Zealand | © Toru Hei

Bluff: tourist information

Bluff, 20 minutes drive (27kms) from Invercargill, is the oldest European town in New Zealand, being established in 1824 by James Spencer. It is set at the base of Bluff Hill, with an excellent harbour and a rich history of whaling, sealing and shipping. Captain William Stirling purchased and cultivated the land around Stirling Point (where it got its name) to service whaling bases. Bluff has long summer days with friendly locals and a warm atmosphere.

Bluff or Motupohue, has gone through a number of name changes in the past. The Europeans originally called it 'The Mount' and later 'Old Mans Bluff' ('old man' in Celtic means High Rock). It was then shortened to 'The Bluff' and in 1856 was renamed Campbelltown. It officially became known as Bluff on March 1, 1917. The Maori name, Motupohue means Island of Convolvulus, as Bluff looks like an island from the sea and there are many white convolvulus flowering here.

Bluff has plenty of accommodation, restaurants, dairies and service stations and is easily reached from Invercargill, where a regular bus service operates. Accommodation is in the form of a campground, backpackers, hotels and bed and breakfasts.

Bluff is also the gateway to Stewart Island, where a regular catamaran service and charter boats are available from Bluff Harbour. Charter boats can take tourists to great fishing, diving and sightseeing spots that only the locals know best.

Location

  • Country: New Zealand
  • Capital: Wellington/New Zealand
  • Government: New Zealand
  • State/Region: Southland
  • Time Zone: +12 GMT
  • Language: English, Maori
  • Latitude: -46.6000000
  • Longitude: 168.3333333
  • Est. Population: 1932
  • Currency: New Zealand Dollar
  • Fire: Bluff Fire Service - Phone: (03) 212-8050
  • Police: Bluff Police Department - Address: 80 Barrow St., Bluff, New Zealand; Phone: (03) 212-8844
  • Ambulance & Rescue: St John Ambulance - Address: Lee St., Bluff, New Zealand; Phone: (03) 212-7367
  • General: Emergency Phone: 111
  • Bluff, New Zealand
    Bluff, New Zealand | © Samitha Abeysinghe

    Bluff Cruise Port Schedule

    Bluff, New Zealand
    Bluff, New Zealand | © Ziri Heart

    Bluff in the News

    Port rating and occupancy

    Port of Bluff ranks 713th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

    Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.

    The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Bluff in the next 12 months is 0.

    According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Bluff ranks 476.

    Weather in Bluff

    Mar 29
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Mar 30
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Clouds (broken clouds), small wind
    Mar 31
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 52°F (11°C)
    Clouds (overcast clouds), no wind
    Apr 1
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 57°F (14°C)
    Clouds (scattered clouds), small wind
    Apr 2
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 59°F (15°C)
    Clouds (scattered clouds), no wind
    Apr 3
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 4
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 54°F (12°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 5
    Min/Max temp: 46°F (8°C) / 50°F (10°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind

    Current water temperature in Bluff now is 57°F (14.1°C)

    Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.

    Annual Weather

    Jan
    Min/Max temp: 57°F (14°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    Feb
    Min/Max temp: 55°F (13°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    Mar
    Min/Max temp: 54°F (12°C) / 61°F (16°C)
    Apr
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 59°F (15°C)
    May
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 54°F (12°C)
    Jun
    Min/Max temp: 43°F (6°C) / 48°F (9°C)
    Jul
    Min/Max temp: 41°F (5°C) / 48°F (9°C)
    Aug
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 52°F (11°C)
    Sep
    Min/Max temp: 46°F (8°C) / 52°F (11°C)
    Oct
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Nov
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 57°F (14°C)
    Dec
    Min/Max temp: 55°F (13°C) / 63°F (17°C)
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