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Speciality Museums
Diverse collection of vintage vehicles and fashion, with interactive exhibits and a Lego room. Features include a movie theatre and themed displays, ideal for a nostalgic cultural experience.
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History Museums
Display of vintage motorcycles and memorabilia, including iconic 'The Worlds Fastest Indian'. Features a gift shop, cafe, and motorcycling gear in a vibrant, multifaceted setting.
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Parks
Lush green haven with picturesque gardens, animal encounters at a mini zoo, and vibrant bird aviary, complete with a children's playground and tranquil lake.
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Playgrounds • Game & Entertainment Centres
Interactive heavy machinery playground with mini digs for kids and more robust equipment for adults. Includes dining options and additional attractions for a complete visit.
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Speciality Museums
Showcase of rare and vintage motorcycles set within a repurposed building, featuring detailed displays including a Burt Munro tribute. On-site cafe serves savory fare in a charming atmosphere.
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  • Andybaz1961
    Folkingham, UK176 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bikers heaven!
    A hidden surprise in terms of number of motorbikes and must for any enthusiast. Great display and well maintained and recorded with lots of bikes from around the world
    Review of: Bill Richardson Transport World
    Written 26 November 2024
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  • Nalini N
    Greater Sydney, Australia698 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting shop with history
    Great hardware shop with displays of the World's Fastest Indian. There is a cafe if you feel like a cuppa or lunch. Well worth a visit if in Invercargill.
    Review of: E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian
    Written 27 April 2024
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  • WestSydney
    Bundanoon, Australia539 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see for Invercargill visitors
    If you are in Invercargill you need to go to Queens Park. A large park with manicured lawns and a large variety of plants. Be sure to see the ornate entrance gates. The park has a lovely 60s style garden pavilion cafe, a historic bandstand, a sizeable winter garden and a small but interesting aviary.
    Review of: Queens Park
    Written 19 May 2024
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  • Lil
    Dalyellup, Australia33 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great drive but stay safe on the roads.
    Great little drive. Can definitely see it being a harder one for caravan’s, but if you’re an experienced driver and know your vehicle well I’d definitely do all the sights off of it. Great views and tonnes of trails lead off of it, definitely stop when you can on the drive.
    Review of: Southern Scenic Route
    Written 16 October 2024
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  • Alison S
    Mudgee, Australia14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loads of fun!
    Friendly staff, accomodating and excellent instruction. Heaps of fun, great experience for groups and families of many ages.
    Review of: Dig This Invercargill
    Written 15 December 2023
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  • Tylah Irene
    Dunedin, New Zealand10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Home away from home? 😅
    Such a unique and quirky village, I go here every time I’m in Invercargill ☺️

    The owners have put such hard work into this hidden gem with decades worth of collecting..

    The village walk is so peaceful, almost fairytale like with native wildlife and a few loose chickens following 😂

    There is a lot of bargains in the actual demolition shop/warehouse with loads of unique items

    Oh and a bonus! Friendly doggo roaming around, loves a good pat
    Review of: Demolition World
    Written 9 October 2024
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  • Grant N
    Hastings, New Zealand1,516 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What I would give to own even one of these bikes!
    We'd been to the Transport World Museum and decided we needed to see the Motorcycle equivalent. It's unbelievably fantastic - the number of bikes for a start, the number of different makes/classes, the paint jobs, the quirky, the dangerous, the absolutely beautiful - it's all just worth wandering and reading. Watched the movie about Britten and his bikes - wonderful - NZ has some legends and he's one! His bikes are wonderful to look at. And there were so many others that are just works of art. If you're in Invercargill don't miss going here - the whole family will be entertained - the kids we saw couldn't stay still - they just kept running from bike to bike and then back again. And don't forget to check out the posters on the walls - some are really entertaining. Must see!
    Review of: Classic Motorcycle Mecca
    Written 14 April 2024
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  • JPY
    London, UK580 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful sunset
    We drove onto the beach for sunset and it was so lovely. The beach is so deep and long it never feels crowded. We took food with us and it was great sitting in the car/on the beach watching the sun go down.

    It's a very short drive from the centre of Invercargill.

    There were a few cars driving like idiots but they were few and far between, so don't let that put you off.
    Review of: Oreti Beach
    Written 27 April 2023
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  • ChrisS
    Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth seeing for any motorcycle enthusiast.
    Add this gem to your motorcycle day out in Invercargill along with E.Hayes and Classic Motorcycle Mecca. Found outside the main gates near the carpark.
    Review of: Burt Munro Statue
    Written 2 November 2023
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  • WestSydney
    Bundanoon, Australia539 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Large Rose Window
    Another icon of Invercargill, we were lucky enough to find it open. It’s very much a functioning Catholic Church so it’ll be open before and after services. Plain inside it has a large rose window. It’s location is n
    To great next to the railway and what seems run down buildings.
    Review of: St. Mary's Basilica
    Written 19 May 2024
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  • Linzz
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place
    All the staff are helpful I take my grand children there most weeks I am in a wheelchair and the cafe is very good.. a very reasonable cost for the family.. you can also take your own food if you wish. I take some and buy some. There coffee is good 🙂
    Review of: Splash Palace
    Written 25 September 2022
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  • kevola76
    New Plymouth, New Zealand15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely place to stay
    We stayed for one night and it was really pleasant. Really friendly owner welcomed us and showed us where everything is. There’s even a coin operated washing machine which was very handy. The gardens are beautiful and the ducks/geese are very curious - maybe they were expecting some food?
    Review of: Lignite Pit Cafe and Secret Garden
    Written 25 October 2020
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  • Kiwiseley
    Auckland Central, New Zealand445 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Invercargill's "Sky" tower?
    It's a landmark and it's story is quite a good one. Was opposite out motel so couldn't miss it. Also right next to Queen's Park
    Review of: Invercargill Water Tower
    Written 19 May 2022
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  • 422iana
    Dunedin, New Zealand3,611 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful grounds
    An on and off rainy day in Invercargill. Only there for 45 minutes, but we could have stayed longer. The building, which is not open reminds me of something out of the Sound of Music. A very good kids play area and a nice 15 minute walk around the gardens. There were quite a few Tui's.
    Review of: Anderson Park Art Gallery
    Written 7 October 2020
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  • GaryandLesleyTravel
    Auckland Central, New Zealand7,806 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great cliff top scenic walk above the Toetoe Bay
    When we arrived at the tiny settlement of Fortrose, the tide is out leaving the estuary low and ideal for the wading birds. We see plenty of Pied Oyster Catchers and Royal Spoonbills. On the way out as we are looking for the “ship wreck” we followed the road up and around behind the golf club, here there is a dirt carpark of such allowing us to park and explore the almost vertical cliffs, what sensational views of the rock formations and Toetoe Bay below. The cliffs are high, rugged and vertigo inducing. We see a Spotted Shag (Blue Shag) colony which was a bonus. The views down the coast each way were breath taking and we could also see Stuart Island from here. If you are looking for the ship wreck the tides have moved the sand on the sand bar and currently very little at all is visible.
    Review of: Toetoes Bay
    Written 8 February 2021
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