Where is the best place to live in the South Island?

Dunedin has a unique blend of Scottish and Maori influence, composed of many Edwardian and Victorian buildings. It's consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the country due to its affordable housing market, civic pride and youthful atmosphere.



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A Scot has set a new world record for the fastest swim across the Cook Strait - the waters between New Zealand's North and South Islands. Andy Donaldson, 31, swam through the night to complete the 23km route in four hours and 33 minutes. It was the third leg of seven comprising the Oceans Seven challenge.

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New Zealand's climate gets warmer the further north you go, so the North Island is generally much warmer than the South. Head north of Auckland to the subtropical Bay of Islands and you'll stays warm even in the winter months!

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One of the main disadvantages of living in New Zealand is that it's expensive to get there and away. International flights in and out of New Zealand are long and costly, meaning most people only take an international trip once every couple of years.

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New Zealand's most famous and beautiful ferry route is between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. The journey between the two islands is commonly referred to as 'crossing the Cook Strait'. The sailing time is around 3.5 hours (weather dependent).

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How cold is the water in NZ? Being long and skinny, New Zealand's ocean temperatures vary from island to island. The North Island enjoys temperatures of 20-22°C in summer, while in winter, it drops down to 15°C.

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