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.
Rugby Park Stadium
Catch an event at Rugby Park Stadium during your trip to Invercargill. 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience
Top hotels in Gladstone
Queens Park Motels
Nice place
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Villa Rouge B&B
This is a great place to stay with your own library, lounge and dining room as well as a good sized bedroom. Very friendly owners, excellent breakfast and we will definitely be staying there again when visiting Invercargill.
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Ascot Park Hotel
Highly recommended
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Langlands Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Really enjoyable stay, beautiful room, staff were amazing. Definitely would stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Kelvin Hotel
Poor drink options-crappy red wine! Not given options for coffee at Bradstreet, though specified on menu at checkin. Same with smoothies.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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.
Windsor
Travellers like the parks in Windsor, and Burt Munro is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Glengarry
Travellers like the parks in Glengarry, and Stadium Southland 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.
