Rockdale Travel Guide
Invercargill
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.
Stadium Southland
Catch an event at Stadium Southland during your trip to 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.
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.
Demolition World
You can find out about the history of Invercargill with a trip to Demolition World. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Rockdale
The Langlands Hotel
We couldn't fault the hotel, the room was lovely and the food fantastic, but we were kept awake well into the night by boy racers and drunken resellers in a nearby nightclub.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Kelvin Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Ascot Park Hotel
No bar
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
The room was very cleaned and spacious. We even had an in-room washer and dryer! That is very impressive. We didn’t choose breakfast because it was too expensive and we didn’t want big breakfast. But there are a lot of breakfast options nearby. There is a small problem of the shower in our room. ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Homestead Villa Motel
Lovely place to stay- had everything we needed, friendly staff, clean room with lots of space.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments
Location of this hotel is central with walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Hotel room is clean and fairly good value. Staff is nice and helpful. However, Invercargill is too depressing in winter. Will never come again
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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.
Georgetown
Travellers like the parks in Georgetown, and Rugby Park Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Splash Palace while you're in the area.
