Things to Do in Invercargill

• Anderson Park Art Gallery
  A 24-hectare estate and art gallery displaying art from New Zealand and the far south. The two-storey Georgian-style residence stands in Anderson Park.
• Southland Museum and Tuatara House
  The landmark pyramid-shaped exterior houses live tuatara displays, sub-antarctic audiovisuals and natural history displays.
• Bluff Maritime Museum
  Displays on Southland's maritime history.
• Queens Park
  An 80 hectare parkland spread that features a botanical reserve, rose glade, winter garden, wildlife sanctuary and aviary.
• Southland Aquatic Centre
  Incorporating an Olympic-sized pool, wave action pool, water slide and spa and steam room.
• Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter
  Guided tours of this aluminium smelter from 10pm weekdays. Bookings are essential. A minimum age of 12 and special clothing requirements apply.
• Awarua Wetlands
  A 14,000 hectare scientific reserve incorporating a seaward moss and toetoe conservation area. Waituna Lagoon and Awarua Bay are an important resting and feeding site for migratory birds.
• Stewart Island
  New Zealand's third and smallest island, remote Stewart Island is a haven for native flora and fauna, and a paradise for walkers.
• The Catlins
  This region is famous for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including Hector's dolphins, Hooker's sea lions, fur seals, yellow-eyed penguins and other native birds.