In 1856, John Turnbull Thomson, chief surveyor for the Otago province, selected the site for a new southern town and began laying the foundations for what would become Invercargill -a bustling centre in the new province of Southland.
Invercargill is full of grand Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco heritage attractions that give it a charming old-world character. The city was heavily influenced by early European settlers; from the architecture and street names, to the traces of Scottish burr in the rolling R’s of Southland voices.
Explore Heritage In Invercargill
Explore Heritage In Invercargill
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Tyne Street,
Invercargill
Winding pathways along the banks of the Otepuni Stream provide a refreshing break from the city’s central business district.
91 McIvor Road,
Invercargill
Manicured grounds, rose gardens, play equipment, picnic areas, and an easy walking track through native bush are some of the highlights of the park.
Sandy Point Road,
Otatara
Just 10km from the city of Invercargill is Sandy Point, a sand and shingle peninsula bound by the Oreti River and Foveaux Strait.
