Invercargill, the southern most city in the world, offers travellers unique
experiences both within and beyond its boundaries.
Within the city its history is stored in the architecture of its buildings,
its Queens Gardens, Southland Museum, Anderson Park Gallery and Southland and
"Festival of Gardens" held each November and February. It’s people
are known for their warmth of personality and hospitality. There are excellent
restaurants and cafes within the city and the long summer twilights appear to
extend each day.
Invercargill is also known as a "The City of Gateways." Through
these, travellers may move north, south, east and west to access some of New
Zealand’s most beautiful scenery and resorts. To the west is Te Anau and its
glow worm caves, Lake Manapouri and its underground power station, Doubtful
Sound in its magnificence and Milford Sound with the finest walking track in the
world, cruises and overnight sailings. To the north there is access to
Queenstown, its high bungy jump, paragliding, jet boating and grand boat trip on
the Lady of the Lake, the "Earnslaw." To the south is Bluff, known for
its oysters and festivals. From here the traveller may take the catamaran to
Stewart Island – and island of natural beauty and endless adventure.
Riverton, a seaside town, also lies to the south. With its up market gift
shops, restaurants and paua shell factory it offers travellers taste adventures
and souvenirs.
The southern most city in the world is Invercargill. Through its many
gateways, approach it and travel beyond.
