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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491 Tay Street,
Invercargill
Come and be amazed by the hundreds of motor vehicles on display at Bill Richardson Transport World, the largest collection of its type in the world!
25 Tay Street,
Invercargill
New Zealand's premiere motorcycle museum; the largest display of classic motorcycles in the country with a collection ranging from 1902 - 2007.
215 Spey Street,
Invercargill
This museum holds the vast collection of fire fighting items and has five fire engines dating from 1940 onwards.
22 Willis Street,
Invercargill
Small, intimate tours of less than ten people ensure that you get the best experience while explore the highlights of the south.
130 Flora Road East,
Lorneville/Makarewa
This is a privately owned collection of vintage machinery, tractors and an early history of Wyndham.
