Invercargill has lots to offer visitors, from Heritage Buildings, superb parks and community spaces to sports and recreation. It’s the service city for the province of Southland, and particularly the rich and productive farmland Southland is justifiably known for. Invercargill is also the gateway to the Catlins and to Fiordland and Stewart Island National Parks. Add to this stunning coastal beaches on the edge of the Southern Ocean, amazing wildlife, uncluttered streets and roads, absolutely nil crowds and the Dark Sky destination of Stewart Island
Aurora Australis - Southern Lights
One of the best things to do in Invercargill is to see the Aurora Australis, a sensational light phenomenon otherwise known as the Southern Lights. Invercargill, like many places in this part of the country, have incredibly clear skies with little or light pollution to speak of. This makes it a perfect place to see the effect of the solar winds hitting the Earth’s magnetic field. Between April – September is usually the best time of year to see this breathtaking light show.
Oreti Beach
Invercargill boasts some magnificent beaches really close to town and Oreti Beach is definitely one of those. About 26kms long our beach is characterised by hard-packed sand that you can actually drive on! Swimming, surfing, windsurfing, walking, kayaking, beach cricket, sand castling and more. Also known for being a great spot to capture an amazing sunset
Literally a 5 minute walk away from her You could spend the whole day exploring this Vast automotive museum which showcases vintage motors & old fashioned petrol pumps with kids play areas. Take a rest and a bite in the Grille Cafe, where the amazing 70s replica lounge and kitchen will keep your in awe, and the kids will busy in the adjacent LEGO room, and play area for the little ones
Classic Motorcycle Mecca One of the best motorcycle museums in Australasia. With over 300 motorcycles on display over two floors, it’s an incredible collection with just about every significant make and model of motorbike represented. Some facinating history here a must do if you are here for Burt Munro Challenge E Hays and Sons Not just a hardware shop, proudly displayed throughout the store and FREE TO VIEW during normal shop hours, is an eclectic range of over 100 world-renown classic and vintage motorcycles, automobiles, engines, equipment and memorabilia which today makes up the E Hayes Motorworks Collection The collection is a legacy of a family passion for ingenuity, innovation and determination to go beyond the expected boundaries of convention and performance. Nothing demonstrates this more clearly than the centerpiece of the collection Burt Munro's Authentic, Original and Legendary record breaking "World's Fastest Indian" bike
Queens Park
We are blessed to have an 80 hectare park right in the heart of our city Queens Park is an absolutely stunning park. Well-manicured plots, rose gardens, a tropical hothouse with fish pond and even bird aviaries and animal enclosures are a big attraction for families, as are the wonderland castle and playground. If you are looking to exercise outside there is a well used fitness trail with twenty exercise stations. The Cheeky Llama park café in the middle of the park is the ideal place to take a rest and relax while watching the kids playing in the playground
