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Bluff
City in Southland, New Zealand
Overview
Bluff, located at the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island, is a characterful port town and gateway to Stewart Island. Renowned for its fresh oysters and marine history, Bluff blends rugged natural beauty with a friendly, tight-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Southland
Population
1,850
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-46.60°, 168.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,920
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
13.8°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1254 mm
Internet Speed
624 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
364.0
Airport
IVC
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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