The City of Invercargill invites you to experience the warmth, friendliness and hospitality that makes Invercargill such a great place.
Invercargill is favourably placed on the Southern Scenic Route and is the gateway to some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery and destinations including the Southland heartland, Stewart Island, Fiordland and the Catlins. Visit the Venture Southland Tourism website for more information on these areas.
With a combination of cultural attractions, a rejuvenated city life and outstanding nature reserves and parks, visitors to Invercargill often say how much there is to see and do in Invercargill.
From excellent shopping to lively cafes, restaurants and bars, Invercargill has all the benefits of city life with few of the drawbacks. The inner city upgrade has transformed the city center into a modern, attractive and vibrant heart of the city. The variety and number of heritage buildings in the city center add to Invercargill’s character.
Explore the city and its fine museum, art galleries and parks or take a short trip to one of the bush reserves, beaches or gardens on Invercargill's outskirts.
Whether you are looking for fun and entertainment or a relaxing holiday taking in the pleasures of our friendly city, you can do it all in Invercargill and its surrounding destinations.
Check out some of these sites and see what we Southlander's have to offer:
http://www.tourism.net.nz/new-Zealand/about-new-Zealand/regions/Southland/regional-information.html - Southland Regions
http://www.southlandmuseum.com/tuatara-southland-museum.htm - Tuatara Breeding programme at Invercargill Museum, Southland, New Zealand
http://www.catlins.org.nz/ - The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand
http://www.riverton-aparima.co.nz/ - Riverton - Aparima, South Island, New Zealand
http://www.cathedralcaves.co.nz/ - Cathedral Caves - The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand
http://www.curiobay.org.nz/ - Curio Bay - The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand - look out for the penguins on the 170 million year old fossil forest!
http://www.nztravelorganiser.com/quest-invercargill
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