Invercargill Must Do's

Savour the South

With some of the world’s best fare produced within the region, Invercargill serves up an eclectic mix of succulent seafood including world-famous Bluff oysters, Stewart Island salmon, mussels, paua and blue cod to name a few. Dine with the locals at Louie’s in Dee Street.

TOP TIP: Cry Baby, Mad Granny, 32D and Madder Granny are just some of the cider flavours you’ll find at the Gadoochi Brewery.

Bill Richardson Transport World

Reputedly the largest private collection of its type in the world and haven for petrol heads. Discover more than 300 vehicles, a wearable arts’ collection, children’s play zones and themed bathrooms fast becoming as famous as the vehicles.

© Bill Richardson Transport World

Classic Motorcycle Mecca

A motorcycle enthusiast’s dream day out. Discover the country’s largest display of classic motorcycles with over 300 motorbikes hailing as far back as 1902.

© Classic Motorcycle Mecca, Invercargill

Splash Palace

All indoors and an easy option for a full day of family fun, the leisure pool has a wave machine and the three new water slides will keep kids happy for hours on end.

The Heritage Trail

A half-day tour featuring public artworks, sculptures and major landmarks. Although best undertaken by car, it features plenty of stops that can be explored on foot.

Estuary Walkway

Weave your way around Pleasure Bay Lagoon via a 4.7km looped boardwalk elevated slightly off the water. By foot or bicycle pedal, it’s flat, easy and a vision at sunset.

Burt Munro’s Bike

In 1967 Burt Munro smashed the overland speed world record by motorcycleat 305.89 km per hour. He was 68 years of age. You can see the very bike he rode at E Hayes & Sons, a hardware store and motoring museum.

Burt Munro Challenge

Experience the largest motorcycle rally in the southern hemisphere, held every year in February, paying homage to Burt Munro.

Ōreti Beach

10km west of the city centre this is where Burt Munro (among others) raced hismotorbike. You can still drive on the beach but keep to 30km/h and 4WD is advised. Horse riding is another option here.

Dig This!

This ground-breaking experience lets you have a crack at operating bulldozers, excavators, mini excavators and skid steers in a giant gravel pit.

Queens Gardens during the Matariki Festival, Invercargill © Great South

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