Invercargill Southland New Zealand

Invercargill Southland New Zealand. New Zealand, South Island, Southland, Invercargill, the water tower, built 1888 Stock Photo Alamy Invercargill lies in the southernmost part of the South Island along the Waihopai River, near its confluence with the New River estuary If you're a garden lover you must see Queens Park and its 80 hectares of tree-lined walkways and diverse gardens

Originally inhabited by Māori, it became a bustling settlement in the mid-19th century with the arrival of European settlers, who saw its potential as a hub for agriculture and trade Heritage buildings give the city a charming old-world quality, while the magnificent Queens Park impresses with its sprawling 80 hectares of beautifully kept gardens, wildlife habitats, playgrounds and sports areas.

Flickriver Photos from Waikiwi, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

Invercargill lies in the southernmost part of the South Island along the Waihopai River, near its confluence with the New River estuary Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco heritage buildings give the city a charming old-world. Heritage buildings give the city a charming old-world quality, while the magnificent Queens Park impresses with its sprawling 80 hectares of beautifully kept gardens, wildlife habitats, playgrounds and sports areas.

Flickriver Photos from Waikiwi, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. Invercargill is also on the nationwide bus route, which you can find more information about in our guide, Bus Networks in New Zealand. 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 Water Tower (New Zealand) Top Tips Before You Go (with Photos) TripAdvisor. Waihōpai Invercargill is the regional capital and commercial hub of Southland It's New Zealand's southernmost city - and one of the southernmost cities in the world