With a
population of 50,000 Invercargill is a bustling urban centre found at the
Southern tip of New Zealand. Favourably placed on the Southern Scenic Route,
Invercargill is an ideal spot for holiday makers of every sort.
The city of Invercargill is often a warm surprise to visitors with its long summer twilights, fine heritage buildings and plenty of character and culture to tempt people to return over and over again.
Boasting a wonderful array of excellent shopping with a lively mix of award winning cafes, night clubs, bars and restaurants, Invercargill's city centre is the heartbeat of the area. Sample Invercargills award winning locally brewed beers and indulge yourself in the superb tastes of chocolates from Invercargill's very own "Seriously Good Chocolate Company".
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery is a fascinating destination - it is the largest pyramid in the southern hemisphere where you can explore millions of years of Southland's history. The museum is also home to 50 live Tuatara and there is an astronomical observatory. Three art galleries feature changing displays of local, national and international art, from historical to contemporary.
Invercargill travel is easy as the city is the gateway to Southland. From the spectacular Southern coastline of New Zealand stretching along the Southern Scenic Route and out to the majestic tranquility of Fiordland's Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, there's every reason to head here.
Explore Southland's key attractions such as Stewart Island, New Zealand's new National Park, the Catlins, and the Southern Scenic Route, New Zealand's most diverse touring route. Southland, is known worldwide for its trout fishing and country music.
Bluff, a 20 minute drive south from Invercargill is famous worldwide for it's Oysters, the signpost at the end of Highway One and its port. Here you can catch a ferry to Stewart Island the third wonder of New Zealand. We are in close proximity to the Invercargill airport where you can also catch a flight to Stewart Island.
Riverton, a 25 minute drive west of Invercargill is an idyllic seaside resort with the popular award winning Beach House Cafe a must visit.
All in all, plan your travel in Invercargill and make sure you book with us at Birchwood Manor for a comfortable and friendly time.
The city of Invercargill is often a warm surprise to visitors with its long summer twilights, fine heritage buildings and plenty of character and culture to tempt people to return over and over again.
Boasting a wonderful array of excellent shopping with a lively mix of award winning cafes, night clubs, bars and restaurants, Invercargill's city centre is the heartbeat of the area. Sample Invercargills award winning locally brewed beers and indulge yourself in the superb tastes of chocolates from Invercargill's very own "Seriously Good Chocolate Company".
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery is a fascinating destination - it is the largest pyramid in the southern hemisphere where you can explore millions of years of Southland's history. The museum is also home to 50 live Tuatara and there is an astronomical observatory. Three art galleries feature changing displays of local, national and international art, from historical to contemporary.
Invercargill travel is easy as the city is the gateway to Southland. From the spectacular Southern coastline of New Zealand stretching along the Southern Scenic Route and out to the majestic tranquility of Fiordland's Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, there's every reason to head here.
Explore Southland's key attractions such as Stewart Island, New Zealand's new National Park, the Catlins, and the Southern Scenic Route, New Zealand's most diverse touring route. Southland, is known worldwide for its trout fishing and country music.
Bluff, a 20 minute drive south from Invercargill is famous worldwide for it's Oysters, the signpost at the end of Highway One and its port. Here you can catch a ferry to Stewart Island the third wonder of New Zealand. We are in close proximity to the Invercargill airport where you can also catch a flight to Stewart Island.
Riverton, a 25 minute drive west of Invercargill is an idyllic seaside resort with the popular award winning Beach House Cafe a must visit.
All in all, plan your travel in Invercargill and make sure you book with us at Birchwood Manor for a comfortable and friendly time.
A small selection of the attractions Invercargill has to offer:
- Splash Palace Heated Swimming Complex
- Southland Museum and Art Gallery
- Anderson Park and Art Gallery
- Invercargill City Spirit Walks / Bike Trails
- Invercargill Heritage Trail
- Stadium Southland and Velodrome
- Oreti Beach
- Queens Park
- Richardson Truck Museum
- Vibrant Inner City Shopping
- Award Winning Cafes & Restaurants
- Locally Guided Scenic Tours
Fishing in Southland - Kiwi Pete's guided fishing trips specialise in site fishing for brown and rainbow trout in the streams and rivers of Otago and Southland.
You can find out more by visiting www.visitinvercargillnz.com