Rockdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Southland Hospital
If Southland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Invercargill.
Burt Munro
Find out about the history of Invercargill when you take a trip to Burt Munro. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Bill Richardson Transport World
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bill Richardson Transport World during your travels in Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Civic Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Civic Theatre during your stay in Invercargill. Discover the bars and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
Surrey Park
Explore the great outdoors at Surrey Park, a lovely green space in Invercargill. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
Stadium Southland
Catch an event at Stadium Southland during your trip to Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Activities
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience
Our pick of the best Rockdale Hotel Deals
Ascot Park Hotel
Comfortable room with option to self cater as well as two bars and a restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Langlands Hotel
Great service, clean room, comfortable bed, great shower pressure.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Kelvin Hotel
Exactly as we expected
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Corner room was fantastic! Bathroom even had a washer/dryer. Location was also great.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Homestead Villa Motel
Great well appointed rooms and the price was great. Well done Homestead Villa. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments
Photos do not correspond with room.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rockdale
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Bill Richardson Transport World and Stadium Southland if you have time to explore the area.
Newfield
Travellers like the parks in Newfield, and Dig This Invercargill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hawthorndale
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Hawthorndale. You might want to make time for a stop at Bill Richardson Transport World or Surrey Park.
Turnbull Thompson Park
Turnbull Thompson Park is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Invercargill area, you might plan a trip to Bill Richardson Transport World or Stadium Southland.
Strathern
You'll appreciate the spas during your time in Strathern and you might want to plan a stop by Rugby Park Stadium and Civic Theatre while you're in the area.
Seaward Bush
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seaward Bush and surrounding area, you can visit Bill Richardson Transport World and Surrey Park.
Rockdale Travel Guide
- Southland Hospital
- Burt Munro
- Bill Richardson Transport World
- Oreti Beach
- Teretonga Raceway Park
- Civic Theatre
- Surrey Park
- Bluff Lookout
- Rugby Park Stadium
- Stirling Point
- Otepuni Gardens
- The Lighthouse Gallery
- Bluff Maritime Museum
- Toetoes Bay
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- Anderson Park
- Splash Palace
- Southland Museum and Art Gallery
- Demolition World
- St Pauls Presbyterian Church
- Invercargill Cenotaph
- St. Mary's Basilica
- E Hayes & Sons
- Dig This Invercargill
- Otakaro Park
- First Presbyterian Church
- St. John's Anglican Church
- South African War Memorial
