Invercargill – our southernmost city
Invercargill's long, wide streets, elegant and spacious parks and gardens, striking Victorian and Edwardian architecture and huge beaches are made even that more impressive by the endless blue skies.
Located in the heart of the city, Queen's Park features botanical wonders, an art gallery and museum, a tuatara house, golf course and much, much more. This park is a local favourite.
Another Invercargill favourite and international legend is motorcyclist-cum-inventor Burt Munro. In 1967 Burt set a world land speed record on a motorbike he rebuilt in his back yard shed. Several of Burt's bikes can be seen at E Hayes & Sons Hardware Store on Dee Street.
Make the most of the city’s long daylight hours by exploring some of Invercargill’s historic buildings including St Mary’s Basilica and the city’s best known landmark the Water Tower built in 1889. At 42.2m high the tower provides, if you don’t mind heights, extraordinary views of the city.
Invercargill is a thriving, go-ahead city fuelled in part by the numerous local events that keep the centre buzzing.