Troopers War Memorial, Invercargill
Troopers War Memorial, Invercargill © Jeremy Pierce

Heritage & Museums in Invercargill

In 1856, John Turnbull Thomson, who was the chief surveyor for the Otago province, chose a site for a new southern town and began laying the foundations for what would later become Invercargill. It is a bustling centre in the new province of Southland. Invercargill has grand Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco heritage attractions that lend it an attractive 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.

Autumn in Southland

Discover autumn in Murihiku Southland, one of the best times to visit. March to May Temperatures between 10°C and 20°C The crisp air whispers change, the days grow shorter, and a kaleidoscope of colours paints the…

Street Art in Winton

The talented artists of South Sea Spray have brightened up this little seaside town in the deep South with some of the most beautiful murals. Next time you're in Winton, have a look around, take in the beauty of the murals and…

Southland in Spring

Spring is finally here, and Southland is bursting with life! It's the season of new beginnings, where nature awakens and the air is filled with the sweet scent of blossoms. If you want to see fields of tulips blooming, lots of…

Statues in Southland

As you're on a scenic road trip through Southland, there's a big chance you will be greeted by oversized statues. The big things of New Zealand, as they're called, are large novelty statues located in small towns…

Winter in Southland

Winter in Southland should be your choice of season to visit. June to August Temperatures between 10°C and 0°C As the seasons shift, days get shorter, and a crisp chill fills the air. Murihiku Southland transforms. Unlike…