Charlton: Gore Airfield -> Facing North-East

Among Southland’s settlements, Charlton stands out for its rural position near the Mataura River, in the farming country south of Gore. Pastoral agriculture shapes the surrounding open paddocks and gently rolling land, a marked contrast to the alpine terrain farther west on the South Island. The Mataura is one of Southland’s principal rivers, running south through the region toward Foveaux Strait. Charlton lies within the Gore district, where country music is an established part of local identity; Gore hosts the annual New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Southland connects regionally.

Southland occupies New Zealand’s southern mainland, between Fiordland’s mountains and the waters of Foveaux Strait. Its western reaches are shaped by Fiordland National Park, where deep fiords, rainforest and lakes such as Te Anau define a far more rugged character than the region’s eastern plains. The Waiau River links the inland lakes with the coast, while Rakiura/Stewart Island lies beyond the strait. Farming remains central to Southland’s identity, alongside the celebrated Bluff oyster fishery. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Southland.

New Zealand combines Pacific isolation with strong ties to the wider South Pacific in a way that reflects its position between the Tasman Sea and the open Pacific Ocean. The country’s two main islands are divided by Cook Strait, while the Southern Alps run along much of the South Island and include Aoraki / Mount Cook, its highest mountain. On the North Island, volcanic terrain shapes Tongariro National Park and the central plateau; long coastlines frame cities such as Auckland and Wellington. Māori culture is central to national life, and the Treaty of Waitangi, first signed in 1840, remains a foundational document in relations between Māori and the Crown. See how New Zealand fits within the wider South Pacific by browsing webcams nearby.