Invercargill (/ ˌɪnvərˈkɑːrɡɪl / IN-vər-KAR-ghil, Māori: Waihōpai) [3] is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region.

New Zealand’s southernmost city was founded in the 1850’s and with a population in excess of approximately 60,000, Invercargill is the capital of Southland. From a visitor’s point of view, Invercargill is well-equipped with an excellent range of shops and a …

Waihōpai Invercargill is the regional capital and commercial hub of Southland. Founded in the 1850s, it is New Zealand's southernmost city - and one of the southernmost cities in the world. Numerous heritage buildings give the city a charming old world.

Aug 12, 2022 · Invercargill makes an excellent base for exploring the highlights of the Southland region. Head to the little coastal town of Riverton for surfing or visiting the fantastic Te Hikoi museum. Or head down to Bluff, climb Bluff Hill and take a ferry to Stewart Island.

Invercargill, city, Southland regional council, South Island, New Zealand. Invercargill lies in the southernmost part of the South Island along the Waihopai River, near its confluence with the New River estuary.

Go-karting, tenpin bowling, paintball, horse trekking, playing sports at the ILT Stadium Southland, swimming at Splash Palace, catching the latest movie at Reading Cinemas Invercargill, or taking a guided tour of a boutique food and beverage producer – these are just some of the exciting opportunities in Invercargill!

Aug 12, 2022 · Take an obligatory photo of the Invercargill Water Tower; Stroll through the Otepuni Gardens; Hike or mountain bike at the Sandy Point Domain; Visit the highlights of the city on the Invercargill Heritage Trail. Find out more about each activity in 16 Free or Cheap Things to Do in Invercargill. Budget Accommodation

It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island.

Discover Invercargill & Bluff. As New Zealand’s southernmost city (and southernmost city in the world!), Invercargill is fondly referred to as the ‘City of Water and Light’ due to its long summer daylight hours and frequent appearances of the magical Aurora Australis.

Invercargill is New Zealand’s southernmost city, and the capital of Southland, with a 2013 population of 47,892. Mostly flat, Invercargill stretches over an open plain beside the Waihopai River estuary.