24 May 2025

11.00am - 5.00pm

Bluff Oysters have an aura like no other seafood.

And what better place to pay homage to the mighty Tio Paruparu than at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.

It’s brought to you by a dedicated bunch of Bluff locals, giving the event a uniquely Southland flavour.

Their catch-cry is “Unsophisticated and proud of it!” and they back it up in boatloads with an action-packed day.

Thousands of people flock to Bluff for the festival each May, which is one of the highlights of the winter event calendar in New Zealand.

Decked out in warm hats, scarves, and winter coats, the bounty of the southern seas awaits you.