Invercargill

The City of Invercargill invites you to experience the warmth, friendliness and hospitality that makes Invercargill such a great place.
Invercargill is favourably placed on the Southern Scenic Route and is the gateway to some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery and destinations including the Southland heartland, Stewart Island, Fiordland and the Catlins. Visit the Venture Southland Tourism website for more information on these areas.
With a combination of cultural attractions, a rejuvenated city life and outstanding nature reserves and parks, visitors to Invercargill often say how much there is to see and do in Invercargill.
From excellent shopping to lively cafes, restaurants and bars, Invercargill has all the benefits of city life with few of the drawbacks. The inner city upgrade has transformed the city centre into a modern, attractive and vibrant heart of the city. The variety and number of heritage buildings in the city centre add to Invercargill’s character.

Invercargill's Water Tower, probably the City's best-known landmark, is situated on Reserve land on the south-west corner of Queens Drive and Gala Street - the highest point on the Town Belt of the original town of Invercargill.
This 42.5m high city landmark in red brick was completed in 1889 to the design of William Sharp, a former civil engineer for the Public Works Department. On top is a water tank which has a capacity of 297,000 litres. The Tower is considered a unique example of Victorian architecture and has been classified by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
The Water Tower still performs one essential duty in that the water in the tank provides enough pressure in the water mains within the City should the electric power supply to the pumps be interrupted unexpectedly.
Make the trek up the 112 steps inside the Tower to get a fantastic view over the city.