Southland Burt Munro Challenge 2019 – Troopers War Memorial © James Jubb / Great South RIGHT: Dig This Invercargill © Dig This Invercartill BELOW: Route 6 Café, Lumsden © Southland Tourism
TOP TIP: If wheels are not an option, you might like to ride a horse along Ōreti Beach’s golden sand.
TOP TIP: As part of Transport World, ‘Dig This Invercargill’ encourages visitors to operate bulldozers, excavators (and more) in a giant gravel pit.
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Munro (among others) raced his motorbike. You can still drive on the beach but keep to 30km/h and 4WD is advised. Horse riding is another option here.
Invercargill 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Estuary Walkway Weave your way around Pleasure Bay Lagoon via a 4.7km looped boardwalk elevated slightly off the water. By
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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 motorcycle at 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. To pay homage to Burt Munro, competitors partake in various races while scores of spectators observe from the sidelines.
Ōreti Beach 10km west of the city centre this is where Burt
Queens Park Located in the heart of the city and a Garden of National Significance, this whopping 80ha park features animal enclosures, a bird aviary, castle, an 18-hole golf course and more.
Sir Anderson’s Grand Homestead In Invercargill’s Anderson Park, Sir Robert Anderson’s grand homestead remains a focal point. Featuring manicured grounds, sheltered picnic areas and rose gardens, it’s a lovely spot to roll out your picnic rug.
Southland Cheese Rolls Synonymous with Southland, try this southern creation at the Grille Café. Located within Transport World, you can tick off two mustdo’s at once.
SERIOUSLY GOOD CHOCOLATE COMPANY The southern-most chocolate company in the world, tour the factory and discover an inventive array of sweet treats such as beer infused chocolate and ‘chocolate bombs’. WINTON Thirty minutes north of Invercargill, Winton oozes rural charm. The heritage buildings are both quaint and striking, the streets are sleepy, and the community spirit is felt everywhere.
LUMSDEN An hour from Invercargill and known for its railway history, the Around the Mountains cycle trail passes through here. Heritage buildings line the main street and you take a dip in the river or walk its grassy banks. SWITZERS WAIKAIA MUSEUM A major drawcard for the tiny town of Waikaia, this museum has historic exhibitions about gold, Chinese miners and the town’s military history. Thirty minutes from Lumsden.
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