Invercargill
(population 49.000)Invercargill is New Zealand's most southern town. This town is economically depending on farm servicing. It isn't a "must see" town but there are some nice buildings, museums and galleries. Since recently the student population is increasing which makes the town a bit more flourishing.
Outdoor
Beaches
Oreti Beach lies a few kilometers away from the city centre. It is a nice beach to swim at.
Golf
The Queens Park Golf Course is a Golf course in the middle of town.
Tramping
It is nice to walk around Queens Park.
Please visit the visitor center for the Invercargill City Spirit Walk. Herein you will find some nice walks just in and around town.
Culture and Entertainment
Cultural activity
South Antarctic Center
This is fun for the whole family.
Cultural buildings and places
Water Tower
You can climb on top of the Water Tower. From there you will have a nice view on the city.
Galleries
Anderson Park Art Gallery
This is a beautiful in 1925 built Georgian house.
Soutland Museum and Art Gallery
There are some interesting displays about the Maori and Victorian times and colonial artifacts. The gallery has also a Roaring 40's sub Antarctic island exhibition.