One of the most southerly places in the world, your Invercargill holiday features a city with lively cafes and bars, streets named after Scottish rivers and a location prime for exploring the nearby Stewart Island, Fiordland and the Catlins. The coastal position of the city escapes extreme climate variations, although the best time to visit for warm weather is between January and March. This is also a city steeped in maritime history and rightly proud of its gardens at Otepuni and Queens Park. Venture slightly further afield and take in the sights of the New River Estuary which borders Sandy Point Domain. Here you’ll find a blend of forest walks and sand dunes with a whole host of native bird life to discover on your walks.