Stead Street Wharf
The Stead Street Wharf redevelopment is an enduring reminder of Invercargill's maritime and railroad history.
This site, originally surrounded by the New River Estuary, was a threshold for many facets of Southland's emerging economy.
The Invercargill jetty heralded the introduction of New Zealand's first steam-powered locomotive, the Lady Barkly. To demonstrate how this 8 tonne curiosity ran on a wooden tramway.
Stead Street Wharf is on the eastern bank of the New River Estuary, just 1.5km from Invercargill's city centre. Follow signs to Otatara and the airport.
Estuary Trail - EBikesNZ Recommendation Route
Take a stroll around the Pleasure Bay lagoon and discover an area rich in ecology and history. Walk or cycle the 4.7km loop track. A shorter walk to an elevated viewpoint will provide views over the estuary and lagoon. Access and car parking is off Stead Street Wharf and Bond Street. Caution: Parts of the walkway may be under water in periods of extreme weather.
Otatara, Invercargill, New Zealand
Scooting around Otatara on a 2008 Suzuki UZ50
A Moment Of Your Time - Episode 5 - Stead St Wharf
The rise and decline behind Invercargill's first and only commercial wharf.
Episode 5 of the A Moment Of Your Time series.
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26 Ruru Rd Otatara Invercargill New Zealand
Aurora Australis
Saturday 29th June 2013, Stead Street Wharf, Invercargill, New Zealand
Invercargill's inventors - Roadside Stories
New Zealanders are famous for their 'no. 8 wire' mentality -- ingenuity and creativity using basic materials. Hayes hardware store in Invercargill is run by the descendants of Ernest Hayes, who invented an array of farming gadgets in the late 19th century. The store also features the remarkable motorcycles designed and built by local speedster Burt Munro.
Inventions, patents and trademarks,
Ernest Hayes's wire strainer,
Eben Ernest Hayes,
Burt Munro,
Motorcycles,
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Roadside Stories are a series of audio guides to places of interest on major road trips in New Zealand. Each guide tells the story of an attraction along the way -- its people, its history, its cultural and natural significance. For more information about Roadside Stories visit
New River estuary 2013, Rehabbed Wetland
This used to be the Invercargill rubbish dump but as a rehabbed wetland it now hosts much life including Godwits, black swans, Pied stilt, dotteral, curlew. Slides with Ice houses' Sunrise as background music, Photo's by L.Boyd and D.May
Flooding of Mataura River at Titiroa 17 June 2015
Accommodation Invercargill | 554 Moana Court Motel!
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Moana Court Motel is a quiet Invercargill accommodation choice, located conveniently on State Highway 1, look for our large blue and white motel sign. Just 8 minutes drive from the airport. It is a 5 minute drive to the city centre where you can enjoy many bars, restaurants, retail shopping and cafes. Menu's for a number of restaurants are displayed in the room compendiums. Also have brochures for local takeway meal outlets at reception.
Moana Court Motel - Invercargill Accommodation
554 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810
03-217 8443
554moanacourt.co.nz
A Moment Of Your Time - Episode 10 - Water Tower
The Iconic Invercargill Water Tower and it's fascinating past.
Episode 4 of the A Moment Of Your Time series.
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Otatara native bush garden
A Moment Of Your Time - Episode 6 - Whalers Base
A peaceful quiet spot that was once a hub of activity for Norwegian whalers.
Episode 6 of the A Moment Of Your Time series.
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