Gladstone Travel Guide
Invercargill
Popular places to visit
Otakaro Park
Explore the great outdoors at Otakaro Park, a lovely green space in Invercargill. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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.
Stadium Southland
Catch an event at Stadium Southland during your trip to Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Gladstone
Queens Park Motels
nice staff, easy parking, nice warm room on a rainy day
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Villa Rouge B&B
Everything was amazingly good.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Ascot Park Hotel
Great breakfast, lots of options and good value.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Such a nice hotel will definately be back A+++
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Langlands Hotel
Paid for parking but no spaces left.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Kelvin Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gladstone
Prestonville
While Prestonville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Burt Munro and Civic Theatre.
Queens Park
Travellers like the parks in Queens Park, and Southland Museum and Art Gallery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Glengarry
Travellers like the parks in Glengarry, and Surrey Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Waikiwi
While there might not be top attractions in Waikiwi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Anderson Park and Burt Munro.
Invercargill City Centre
Unique features of Invercargill City Centre include the theatres and bars. Make a stop by Civic Theatre or Classic Motorcycle Mecca while you're exploring the area.
