If you are looking for the sun this Queen's Birthday weekend, head to Central Otago and Southland.
The MetService has forecast dry and sunny weather from Saturday to Monday in Invercargill, Gore, Alexandra, Wanaka and Queenstown.
Unfortunately, the east coast of Otago is going to be cold and miserable as rain falls in Dunedin for the entire three-day weekend, and in Oamaru on Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 11degC and drop to a low of -2degC in parts of the region.
NZ Transport Agency has warned motorists to be particularly careful on Central Otago roads because they could be icy.
An NZTA spokeswoman also asked drivers to bear in mind the localised events, including the Brass Monkey Rally at Idaburn Dam, Oturehua.
"Please take care, whether you are in a car or on a motorbike, with many more motorcyclists using the highways leading to and from Idaburn Dam this long weekend.
"Allow extra time as weather and road conditions can change in a relatively short period of time at this time of year.
"Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving and stocked with food, water and blankets in case of any delays.''
