The City of Invercargill invites you to experience the warmth, friendliness and hospitality that makes Invercargill such a great place to stay.
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. The inner city is modern, attractive and vibrant. The variety and number of heritage buildings in the city centre add to Invercargill’s character.
Explore the city and its many fine museums, 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 thinking of staying, you can do it all in Invercargill.
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About the Southland Region
It’s one of those rare getaways where you truly do get away from it all. No traffic jams. No queues. No worries.
New Zealand’s southernmost province, Southland spans the breadth of the South Island. Much of its uniqueness and intrigue lies in the ever-changing backdrops – vistas so different, it’s difficult to imagine you’re in the same country, let alone the same province.
Within a day’s travel, you’ll experience everything from towering rainforests, alpine tussocks, rolling fertile farmlands and golden beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. It’s like a dozen destinations rolled into one.
With its wide open spaces, and a roomy ratio of just one person to every 30 hectares of land, there’s plenty of scope for serenity and solitude.
This region is celebrated for its “off the beaten track” activities and attractions, yet Southland is easily accessible and offers quality amenities and services, including world-class fare and an inviting range of accommodation.
Southland’s spectacular scenery, unique wildlife and rich heritage draws trampers, sightseers, adventurers, naturalists and culture buffs alike … or those simply looking for an idyllic, peaceful retreat a world away from the rigours of everyday life.
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