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Exploring Mataura

The city of Mataura has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Mataura include:

• Gore Racecourse
• Hokonui Moonshine Museum
• Gore Historical Museum
• Eastern Southland Gallery
• Fly Fish Mataura
• Newman Park
• Brown Trout

When making plans for your holiday in Mataura, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight to Invercargill (IVC) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Mataura?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Mataura, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Mataura are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are October and January, whereas August and June have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 18°C and at night it is 10°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 291 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 14°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 257 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 12°C and the night-time average is 5°C. Average precipitation for this season is 248 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 316 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Mataura is 1113 mm.