Bella Vista Motel Invercargill

Our Location

Invercargill is also the gateway to Southland from the spectacular Southern coastline of New Zealand and via the southern scenic route to the majestic tranquillity of Fiordland's Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound.

Explore Southland’s key attractions such as Stewart Island, New Zealand's new national park, the Catlins, and the Southern Scenic Route, New Zealand’s most diverse touring route. Bluff, a 20 minute drive south from Invercargill is famous worldwide for its oysters, the signpost at the end of Highway One and its port. Here you can catch a ferry to Stewart Island.

Bill Richardson's Transport World

This world class attraction boosts the largest private collection of over 300 vehicles, wearable arts and children's entertainment.  Bill Richardson Transport World is proving popular with guests from all walks of life.  Utilise the wonderful Grille Cafe as part of your memorable experience at this very unique display. Bella Vista motel is the closest accommodation to this great activity. 

Oreti Beach 

10 kilometres from the city of Invercargill, Oreti Beach is the central bay of three lying on the Foveaux Strait coast of Southland. It is 26 kilometres long, it is very accessible to drive on to.  This is the site where Burt Munro practiced riding the Indian Motorbike with which he went to break records at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.

Stadium Southland

ILT Stadium Southland is a world class and multipurpose venue, capable of conducting a wide range of event modes from sporting events to conferences, exhibitions and large scale concerts.  Ideally located in the heart of Surrey Park sports centre, ILT Stadium Southland is just 10 minutes from Invercargill airport and 5 minutes from the city centre shops, restaurants and cafes. Stadium Southland is a 20 minute walk from Bella Vista Invercargill Motel.

Queens Park

Harking back to Victorian times where every city could boast a large park with avenues of trees, a band rotunda, exotic animals, an aviary - Queen's Park delivers in every sense and is a must visit. A terrific children's playground and a cafe for a hot drink, snacks or lunch is also within the extensive grounds. 

Dig This

This attraction leaves you grinning from ear to ear. Promoted as New Zealand's only heavy equipment playground, Dig This is grunty fun for everyone.  No prior experience is required so leap outside your comfort zone and get your blood pumping!

Motorcycle Mecca

Widely regarded to be a world class display, classic Motorcycle Mecca is a truly magnificent collection.  Housed within two beautifully restored buildings are around 300 classic motorcycles, and extensive international motorcycle themed artwork collection, along with the Meccaspresso Cafe.

SIT Zero fees Velodrome

The indoor $11 million velodrome is adjoining the ILT Stadium Southland and is home to Cycling Southland and the venue is used for many and varied events of all natures.

E Hayes & Sons

Ranked #1 Trip Advisor things to do and certainly an experience not to be missed!  Not only is E Hayes Burt Munro country where the story is told of the passion and determination to become the fastest man on two wheels, the Burt Munro story and display is absolutely amazing. E Hayes family business and history is also extremely enlightening. This shop must be seen to be believed, something for everyone, world known.  Allow some time as there isn't another hardware store like it!

Shopping, Cafe and Restaurants

Invercargill has a great abundance of diverse shopping, many and varied Restaurants, cafes and bars, there is a taste type for everyone.

Bella Vista Invercargill will happily offer local advice on any of these activities and will gladly facilitate complimentary reservations should an activity require a booking.