Invercargill is New Zealand's most southern fair-sized town. Well known for its Scottish heritage and for the nearby world-famous Bluff oysters, it is a good stop over for those travelling through the bottom of the South Island.

Popular Activities within the Region: Climbing/Abseiling Horse Trekking Kayaking Caving Tube Rafting Windsurfing Hiking Golf

Popular Attractions within the Region: Catlins Coast Farm Tours/Shearing Flightseeing Bluff Heritage Trail Southland Museum Eco-Tours

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. Invercargill has all the facilities of a modern city together with beautiful nature reserves and beaches and gardens.
Within 2 - 3 hours: Queenstown, Dunedin, Fiordland and Stewart Island.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Invercargill

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Invercargill YHA Hostel Invercargill Ph: 64 3 215 9344 Lombard House Invercargill Ph: 64 3 218 9980 Southern Comfort Invercargill Ph: 64 3 218 3838

Kackling Kea Invercargill Ph: 64 3 214 7950 Slope Point Backpackers Invercargill Ph: 64 3 246 8420 Tuatara Backpackers Lodge YHA Invercargill Ph: 64 3 214 0954