Waihopai 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.
Surrey Park
Explore the great outdoors at Surrey Park, a lovely green space in Invercargill. Discover the countryside 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.
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 Waihopai 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
Last minute reservation due to an emergency. Night Manager provided a warm welcome and was understanding of my personal situation. Lovely comfortable twin beds although it was strange to have a glass wall between bedroom and bathroom. Luckily it had a curtain.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Corner room was fantastic! Bathroom even had a washer/dryer. Location was also great.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Kelvin Hotel
Room was clean and well laid out. Had three beds which was great for us but we only had one blanket (stored in closet) as bed was made with very light covers. Shower and toilet in separate rooms was great so multiple people can get their stuff done. Three beds but only one blanket - why? Only other ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 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
Clean room and staffs are friendly
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waihopai
Ascot
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ascot and surrounding area, you can visit Surrey Park and Stadium Southland.
Glengarry
Travellers like the parks in Glengarry, and Surrey Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Windsor
Travellers like the parks in Windsor, and Burt Munro is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Queens Park
Travellers like the parks in Queens Park, and Southland Museum and Art Gallery 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.
Avenal
You'll appreciate the spas during your time in Avenal and you might want to plan a stop by Civic Theatre and Burt Munro while you're in the area.
Waihopai Travel Guide
- Southland Hospital
- Burt Munro
- Bill Richardson Transport World
- Oreti Beach
- Surrey Park
- Civic Theatre
- Teretonga Raceway Park
- Bluff Lookout
- Rugby Park Stadium
- Stirling Point
- Splash Palace
- Anderson Park
- Otepuni Gardens
- Southland Museum and Art Gallery
- The Lighthouse Gallery
- Bluff Maritime Museum
- Toetoes Bay
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- Invercargill Cenotaph
- Demolition World
- St Pauls Presbyterian Church
- St. Mary's Basilica
- E Hayes & Sons
- Dig This Invercargill
- Otakaro Park
- Anderson Park Art Gallery
- South African War Memorial
- First Presbyterian Church
- St. John's Anglican Church
