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New Zealand Accommodation +
Southland
 The forgotten part of
New Zealand and away from tourist traps but well worthwhile spending the
time to explore.
Supporting a large agricultural district, Invercargill is the most southerly
city of New Zealand and the gateway to Stewart Island. It is also the gateway
via the South to Milford Sound and Queenstown. Settled by the Scots from
Glasgow in large numbers in the 1890, (which is why the locals roll their
‘R’s ), the city has a well organized layout with a large number
of old fashioned department stores with the old fashioned personal service.
One of the nicest restaurants is the Lone Star where the steaks are as big
as Texas and the other place to dine is the HMS Kings Restaurant which is
a replica of an old sailing ship with its seafood menu. You should also try
when in season is New Zealand’s famous delicacy - Bluff oysters which
are flown the same day as harvest all over New Zealand.
The Bluff harbor and Point is a must to visit just to say that you have traveled
from Northcape to the Bluff and photographed the signpost at Sterling Point.
Although technically its not the most southerly part of New Zealand, from
the top of the observation point on Bluff hill (a very ancient volcano) you
can see Stewart Island and the surrounding harbor.
With a large farming area in the Southland region, farmstays with trout and
fly fishing options are popular with good size fish being caught but a word
to the wise if you are a beer drinker. “They only drink Speights down
there!”.
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Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill 
is set in peaceful and attractive landscaped surroundings on the outskirts of the city. 5 km from the city centre and less than 15 minutes from the airport. With a total of 96 rooms we offer both motel and hotel accommodation.
4 Star Qualmark rated. Inhouse restaurant and two bars, one with TAB facilities and pokie machines. The hotel also has an indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and gymnasium.
 Priced from NZ$99.00 per night! * Book on line here!
Corner of Tay Street & Racecourse Road, Invercargill
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Victoria Railway Hotel
Come and enjoy old world charm and southern hospitality in a boutique Hotel in the heart of the city.
The Victoria Railway Hotel offers on site lounge bar and dining at Gerrard's Restaurant. Built 1896, we are a Class 1 Historic Places Trust heritage building and completed our
architecurally designed upgrade and refurbishment program in May'04.
Automatic fire sprinklers throughout, type 7 smoke detection, CCTV, in room broadband internet connection and 24 hour PIR Access. The Hotel comprises of standard rooms,
corporate rooms, ground floor accessibilty units and second floor VIP and executive suites.
Priced from NZ$130.00 per night! * Book on line here!
3 Leven Street, Invercargill
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Kelvin Hotel Invercargill
Located in the heart of the CBD, Kelvin Hotel is a 6 floor accommodation Hotel, offering modern and comfortable accommodation, Housebar, Restaurant, Sports and Gaming Bar with TAB, Bottle store, Conference facilities, secure carparking and complimentary GYM pass
Priced from NZ$135.00 per night! * Book on line here!
16 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
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Etal Creek Farmstays -
A modern home on a 301 hectares
Sheep and Beef farm. We offer good quality accommodation and fresh farm food.
Rooms available are one double and two twin. Bed and breakfast is also available
-double $70,single $40, Children under 12 half price. Dinner $25 each. Join
in on farm activities or fish for trout on adjacent rivers. Fish guiding
is also available at $100 per day.
No 1 R.D. Otautau Ph +64 (0)-3-225 7602 fax +64 (0)-3-225 7602 |
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