Invercargill and Bluff

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Beaches, parks and walks   |   Things to do with your children in Invercargill   |   Doctors | Getting there

That is because Invercargill loves its Scottish heritage. It is from here you can venture to further destinations like Stewart Island, Fiordland and the Catlins.

Beaches, parks and walks

 

Oreti Beach

 

There is Oreti Beach which is a good summertime spot to visit.

 

Queens Park

 

If you enjoy gardens then visit Queens Park. This park covers 80 hectares and has a wide range of different gardens to view, with a bird aviary, animal enclosure and children's play areas.

 

Anderson and Donovan Park

 

Another park and gardens is Anderson Park which covers 24 hectares and surrounds an art gallery located in the old Georgian-style mansion. While enjoying the walk, there is a duck pond and children's playground  to take the kids to as well.

 

Mind you, you could go across the road to Donovan Park. Donovan Park has another duck pond and some lovely picnic spots.

 

Sandy Point

 

Get the kids legs into action and put them on wheels with mountain biking at Sandy Point or skateboarding at Elles Road or try the Invercargill skate park, located on Queens Drive just north of Queens Drive and Tweed Street.

 

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Things to do with your children in Invercargill

Invercargill Water Tower, Queens Drive and Gala Street. Not suitable for really young children as the stairs are very steep. But good exercise for those who can handle 112 steps to get to the top. Open Sunday afternoons (1.30pm to 4.30pm)

 

Southland Museum and Art Gallery, Gala Street, Invercargill. Ph: 03 218 9753 

Fun and educationally rich collections and exhibitions telling Southland stories, including a live tuatara display. www.southlandmuseum.com

 

Movie Theatres - Maybe they will be ready to watch a movie at the multiplex cinema when they have worn themselves out!

Reading Cinemas ( www.readingcinemas.co.nz 29 Dee Street, Invercargill. PH; 03 211 1555)

Superbowl Ten Pin Bowling Centre, 

Cnr Leet and Kelvin Street, Invercargill.

Phone: 03 214 4944

A great sport the whole family can enjoy, from toddlers to grandparents.  

 

Lazerland, 48 Canon Street, Invercargill. Ph: 03 218 3545 www.lazerland.co.nz

 

Riverside Speedway, Sandy Point Road, Otatara. You will need to check out when the next race meeting is on. Just click on this link - www.riversdiesppedway.co.nz  

 

Rock Climbing Wall- YMCA Recreation Centre Ph: 03 318 29 89 

If you feel like the kids are making you climb up the walls, try the YMCA Recreation Centre with its own rock climbing wall.

You can have great fun at Splash Palace Aquatic Centre, an aquatic experience with a difference. www.splashpalace.co.nz 56 Elles Road, Invercargill. Ph: 03 217 3838

Otautau

Otautau is nor-west of Invecargill.

Hump Ridge Jet ( www.humpridgejet.com 17 Main St, Otautau. Ph: 0800  270 556 or 03 225 8174)

Getting there

Getting to Stewart Island from Bluff

Bluff

Things to do with children in Bluff

Bluff Maritime Museum (Foreshore Road, Bluff. Ph: 03 212 7534)

Bluff Vehicle Parking

Secure vehicle parking is available in Bluff, adjacent to the Bluff Visitor Terminal for self-driving visitors taking the ferry to Stewart Island.

Storage is available for cars, boat trailers, coaches, campervans, motorcycles and bicycles. Reservations are not required. 

Bluff Visitor Terminal, Foreshore Road, Bluff : Phone: 03 212 7660

Emergency Contacts

For emergencies requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance -  Dial 111

 

For non-emergencies:   

Police: 

48 Kelvin Street, Invercargill. 

Ph: 03 211 0400

 

South Invercargill, 141 Janet Street, Invercargill. 

Ph: 03 215 0300

 

Hospital: Southland Hospital, Kew Road, Invercargill. 

Ph: 03 214 5786

 

Emergency Dental. 

Ph: 0800 866 847

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