Invercargill
South Island - New Zealand
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European settlement of Invercargill began in 1856 when settlers set up a flax milling industry in the area.
Before this time the area had always been popular with Maori. The town’s streets show the great influence the early Scottish and English migrants had in this area with most of the streets being named after rivers in Scotland and the UK.
Invercargill today offers a wide range of accommodation and attractions.
Invercargill has enjoyed a recent resurgence with increasing growth and economy.
The town itself has many historic buildings and offers true southern charm and character.
The film “The World’s Fastest Indian” is the story of Burt Munro from Invercargill, New Zealand.
If you haven’t seen this film it is a must before you travel to Invercargill!
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While in Invercargill you must drop in to the Tuatarium at Southland’s Museum and Art Gallery.
Where you will see no less than 50 Tuataras ranging in age from newborn to over 100 years old!
These unique creatures hark back to prehistoric times and are certainly not to be missed!
At the same time visit the beautiful Botanic Gardens surrounding the
Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre.
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And if you’re lucky you might even encounter the famous ‘Southern Lights’ or ‘Aurora Australis’
that are a phenomenon in these southern skies!
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Visit Invercargill for any of the following events:
- Hokonui Moonshiners Festival - February
- Bluff Oyster & Southland Seafood Festival - May
- New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards - June
- Hokonui Fashion Design Awards - July
- Bert Munro Motorbike Challenge - November
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