A day out in Invercargill
Invercargill is in Southland, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 6 things to do and 3 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Invercargill
Bill Richardson Transport World
NZ$30 · Transport World · about 120 min
Huge collection of trucks, cars and wearable art.
E Hayes and Burt Munro's motorcycle
Free · City · about 45 min
Hardware store museum with "The World's Fastest Indian".
Stirling Point signpost, Bluff
Free · Bluff · about 60 min
The southern end of State Highway 1.
Invercargill Heritage Trail
Free · City · about 60 min
Self-guided walk past the city's Edwardian buildings and water tower.
Queens Park
Free · Queens Park · about 75 min
Gardens, aviary and animal enclosures.
Estuary Walkway
Free · City · about 60 min
Short walk to a viewpoint over the New River Estuary.
Free things to do in Invercargill
- Queens Park (Queens Park): Gardens, aviary and animal enclosures.
- E Hayes and Burt Munro's motorcycle (City): Hardware store museum with "The World's Fastest Indian".
- Stirling Point signpost, Bluff (Bluff): The southern end of State Highway 1.
- Estuary Walkway (City): Short walk to a viewpoint over the New River Estuary.
- Invercargill Heritage Trail (City): Self-guided walk past the city's Edwardian buildings and water tower.
Where to eat
- Bluff oysters (Bluff, around NZ$30): In season March to August.
- Café lunch in town (City, around NZ$22): Cafés in the centre.
- Dinner in town (City, around NZ$40): Pubs and restaurants.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Bill Richardson Transport World · step-free · pram-friendly
- Queens Park · step-free · pram-friendly
- E Hayes and Burt Munro's motorcycle · step-free
- Stirling Point signpost, Bluff · step-free
- Estuary Walkway · pram-friendly
- Invercargill Heritage Trail · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Invercargill
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 19°C | 12 |
| April | 5°C | 14°C | 13 |
| July | 1°C | 10°C | 13 |
| October | 5°C | 14°C | 13 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.