Invercargill Activities & Events
- Southland Museum & Art Gallery
- Andersons Park Georgian style residence and Art Gallery
- Southland Fire Museum
- E Hayes & Sons - Burt Munro display (Worlds Fastest Indian)
- Windsor Shopping Centre
- Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club
Queens Park - Lovely Gardens, great childrens Playground
City Side Walks -
- Queens Park to Andersons Park
- Waihopai River side walk
- Southern Greenway Loop
- Queens Park to Stead Street Wharf
- Otepuni Gardens to Queens Park
- Otepuni Gardens to Surrey Park
- Lignite Pit Scenic Stop on the Southern Scenic route - 30 minutes from Invercargill
- Visit Maple Glen - 25 acres of private gardens - 35 minute drive from Invercargill
Useful Links
Burt Munro Challenge
Register now to be part of New Zealand's premier motorcycling event - the Burt Munro Challenge!
Stewart Island
Stewart Island offers a special experience - a glimpse into a simpler, slower lifestyle, attuned to the natural world of bush, beach and wildlife.
Catlins
Come and explore this “hidden gem” on the south eastern coast of the South Island. The Catlins is an area of great contrasts and natural beauty with an abundance of wildlife.
Southland Region
Southland's lush, green pastoral lands are among the richest in the country, a strong contrast to dry Central Otago further north.
Bluff Oysters
Some say that Bluff oysters are the finest in the world. They are grown slowly in the cold clean waters of the Foveaux Strait. In season, they are dredged by Bluffs oyster fleet.
Invercargill Attractions
The southern most city in New Zealand is home to beautiful architecture, gardens and adventure filled activities. Invercargill also has many excellent bars, cafes and restaurants to offer.
Invercargill and Southland Events:
Ascot Park Racecourse
Southland Races featuring the Invercargill Gold Cup & Southland Guineas
Riverton Racecourse
The famous Easter Races Carnival
The Great Western Steeplechase
The annual Southland Festival of the Arts — April
Contact Angela Newell 64 3 211 1400
Stadium Southland Events
Southern Steel Netball Team Events — www.southernsteel.co.nz
Gore Gold Guitar Awards — June
Civic Theatre Events
Annual Bluff Oyster & Food Festival — May — The unique celebration of the Bluff Oyster
Tour of Southland — November — NZ's premiere international cycling tour
Burt Munro Challenge — November — A weekend of road, beach and speedway racing, celebrating motorbike racing legend Burt Munro