Flemings Flour Mill
The historic mill building on Conon Street recalls the grain processing with which Invercargill grew as the centre of the agricultural region Southland.
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Invercargill
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Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the hub of the Southland agricultural region.
by Felix Gillen
Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the hub of the Southland agricultural region. Wide, grid-patterned streets, historic buildings on Dee and Tay Street, the large Queens Park, and vehicle collections centered around motorcycle racer Burt Munro characterize the city. The Catlins, Bluff, and Stewart Island are close.
Sights in Invercargill
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Museum
Bill Richardson Transport World
One of the world's largest private vehicle collections with historic trucks, classic cars, and petrol pumps in spacious halls. You should plan at least two hours for a visit.
Attraction
E Hayes & Sons
In the traditional hardware store on Dee Street, vintage cars and motorcycles are displayed between the shelves, including the original Indian Scout with which Burt Munro set speed records in the 1960s. Admission is free.
Park
Queens Park
The 80-hectare city park north of the center features a rose garden, winter garden, Japanese garden, an aviary, and a small animal enclosure. Admission is free.
City walks in Invercargill
Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.
Invercargill Entdecken: Historie trifft Moderne im Herzen der Stadt
Erleben Sie Invercargill auf einem angenehmen Spaziergang, der Sie durch die pulsierende Innenstadt führt. Von architektonischen Wundern bis zu modernen Stadterneuerungsprojekten entdecken Sie die einzigartige Mischung aus Geschichte und Fortschritt, die Invercargill auszeichnet. Perfekt, um das wahre 'Südland'-Gefühl zu schnuppern.
Stops (7)
Essen & Trinken
Fine dining restaurant on Elles Road south of the center; reservations are recommended in the evening.
Bar and restaurant on North Dee Street with bistro cuisine and drinks.
Indian restaurant with curries and Tandoori dishes, also for takeout.
Turkish takeaway on Tay Street with kebabs, plate and wrap dishes.
Scotland's Origins and Burt Munro
Scottish Origins and Burt MunroInvercargill was founded in 1856 and named after William Cargill, one of the leaders of the Scottish Otago settlement. The streets bear the names of Scottish rivers such as Dee, Tay, Esk, and Spey. The area belongs to Murihiku, the southernmost part of the Kāi Tahu tribal territory.The city's most famous son is Burt Munro, who set speed records in the 1960s at Bonneville with a modified 1920 Indian Scout. The film The World's Fastest Indian made his story famous; his motorcycle is on display at E Hayes in Dee Street.
On the Road in Invercargill
Getting Around InvercargillThe city centre is flat and easily walkable, with city buses connecting the suburbs. The airport is just a few minutes west of the centre with flights to Christchurch and Wellington.Bluff: about 30 minutes south, with a ferry to Stewart IslandTe Anau: about two hoursCatlins: The Southern Scenic Route starts east of the city
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