Invercargill

features three architecturally wonders from the turn of the 20th century. These three bank buildings no longer house the banks they were built for but it is worth admiring. In the middle of the roundabout is The Trooper's Memorial which honours those who died during the Boer War in South Africa.

is on the northern edge of the central business district. This large Edwardian styled city park has a lot of amenities including the Observatory, Queen’s Park Golf Club, rose gardens, duck ponds, an excellent children’s playground, a bird aviary, and a zoo housing introduced species to New Zealand. It is quite easy to spend half a day exploring this 81 hectare park.

Houses several fire engines and other fire fighting items. Tne 5 fire engines include one from 1940. Generally open Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday 11AM-4PM, and you can also look in the window when it is closed.

is a civic open area that captures the sunshine nicely and has become a place to sit and people watch. It also is the location of the central toilets and features showers which are open to the public to use.

Landmark building in the town centre built in 1896, a reminder of the days when Invercargill had trains from Christchurch. The hotel is closed and can only be viewed from outside.

The building of this Presbyterian church opened in 1915, designed by John T Mair, an Invercargill-born architect, is “one of the finest examples of brickwork in New Zealand” according to Southland Times.

Huge collection of old and new motorcycles over two floors. The cafe at the front is one of the fanciest in town.

7 halls of classic vehicles and machinery plus all sorts of add-ons like a huge petrol pump collection, a cinema and a play room.