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Invercargill is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

Invercargill offers many opportunities, fine heritage buildings, excellent shopping facilities and
the warm southern hospitality of the locals. Using Invercargill as your base, you can explore nearby
Fiordland and Queenstown (an easy two-hour drive), the Catlins Coast and Rakiura National Park. It
boasts an abundance of golf courses, parks, cafes, art galleries, theatres, conference centres and
excellent sporting facilities, including a leisure centre and swimming and aquatic centre. The city
also offers visitors a variety of accommodation, restaurants and shopping, plus good transport links
to other main centres. Priority attractions are the Southland Museum and Art Gallery where you can
experience the Roaring '40s exhibition, and the largest public display of tuatara (spiny-backed
reptile native to New Zealand) in the world.