Invercargill New Zealand Tourism (2020) Travel Guide

"City of water and light"

Invercargill Tourism

Southernmost and Westernmost city of New Zealand

It is one of the southernmost cities of the world. Invercargill is the commercial centre in the Southland region. This region is a rich farmland and is surrounded by conservation loand and has a lot of marine reserves.

Top Places to Visit In Invercargill

Queens Park

Southland Museum and Art Gallery

Water Tower

Dee and Tay Streets

Nugget Point Lighthouse

Botanical Gardens

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Currency in Invercargill

The New Zealand dollar is traditionally slightly lower than the Australian dollar. Better exchange rates are available onshore but it is advisable to have some local currency before landing. NZ$ is readiily available at most currency exchangers in the world.

Exchanging Money in Invercargill

Onshore exchange rates are more favorable. Most established places will accept plastic money though.

Daily Budget for Invercargill

Daily budget in a town like Gisborne will be around 50- 70 NZ$

Religion of Invercargill

Christianity

Invercargill Customs

Invercargill has no unique local customs that need to be observed

Language of Invercargill

English is the language of communication.

History of Invercargill

Gisborne was built in the late 19th- 20th century. The city's roads are paved with Otago gold and they bear the names of rivers in Scotland and Northern England. The city gets the name from William Cargill - an Otago settler who was priminent in his time.

Nightlife in Invercargill

Invercargill has some great bars and pubs to hang out at after sundown. They include - Lone Star Saloon Bar: Saloon Bar, Frog 'n' Firkin Cafe and Bar: English Pub, Kiln, Tillermans Music Lounge

Shopping in Invercargill

Invercargill doesn't offer a lot to shoppers but be sure to stop by the Seriously Good Chocolate Company and the Southern Farmers Market.

Restaurants and Local Food in Invercargill

Invercargill has some fantastic restaurants and cafes including - The Batch Caf_,The Saucy Chef on St Andrew, The Rocks Caf_, Devil Burger and Seriously Good Chocolate Company.
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