Introduction
190km (118 miles) S of Queenstown; 217km (135 miles) SW of Dunedin
Asked to name seven great things about Invercargill, most people hesitate and scratch their heads. The 53,000 residents of this southernmost city would be justifiably indignant. They'll quickly tell you that people from Invercargill are among the friendliest in the country, that the city has the best seafood, and that it makes a perfect base for exploring some of the country's finest scenery in Fiordland, the Catlins, and Stewart Island. Nor should we overlook the fact that Southland is the capital of country music in New Zealand; that it has the best cycle velodrome in the country; that it offers the lowest education fees in New Zealand; and it was the location for the hit movie The World's Fastest Indian, the story of Invercargill motorcycle legend, Burt Munro.
Originally settled by Scottish immigrants, the city's prosperity has been founded on the lush grasslands of Southland, and today several million...
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Heartland Hotel Croydon
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Heartland Hotel Croydon is located in Gore, close to Hokonui Heritage Centre.Hotel Features.
Heartland Hotel Croydon's restaurant serves...
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Kelvin Hotel
This hotel sits in the well-priced midrange bracket. It's pretty much a standard facility, but rooms are all fresh and light. Bathrooms are small...
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Ascot Park Hotel
This is deemed Invercargill's top spot, and although it's a bit too far out of town (4km/2 1/2 miles) to be convenient, it does have silence on...
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