See Ya Peter

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Well-known for their cheeky card selection, varied array of NZ made goods and highly unique, small-batch brands, this home & gift shop is a must-visit for anyone looking...

Stashh

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Perched in the beautiful suburb of Windsor, Stashh is a well-curated, women’s fashion boutique stocking exclusive New Zealand labels.

Ziffs

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You may only be a few minutes from the city, but Ziffs has a knack for making you feel a world away.

Meccaspresso

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Ago-to café whether you’re stopping by to see the classic motorcycle collection at Mecca, or just looking for a satisfying meal in the heart of the city.

Black Shag Boutique Café

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Head to Black Shag in Invercargill for the perfect trifecta of coffee, food and service.

Bombay Palace

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If a flavourful meal in a cosy, inviting atmosphere is what you’re after in this southern city, then look no further.

Emberz

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Walking into the traditional, elegant dining room of Emberz, tucked inside the Ascot Park Hotel, feels like a personal invite to linger over a long dinner.

Amigo's Mexican Grill

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The cheerful, upcycled decor and friendly staff will welcome you with open arms at this Mexican food establishment, and a margarita won’t be far behind.

Alley Cat Tattoo

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A unique tattoo studio that’s quirky and welcoming enough to tempt even the most strait-laced person to get inked.

He Waka Tuia

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In the heart of Invercargill you’ll find art and museum space He Waka Tuia, a joint initiative between the Invercargill Public Art Gallery and the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.

Georgetown Barbers

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There’s no need to rush in and out here, the team at Georgetown Barbers aspire to make getting a haircut less of an errand and more of an experience.

Found My Way

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Like a feel-good movie that can take you out of reality, this beautiful store feels like a tiny escape from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life.

Toasted

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Serving up New York Style bagels that are made with hand-picked ingredients, this casual breakfast and lunch stop is a tried-and-true favourite amongst students and local office workers.

Tuatara Café & Bar

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A brewery, craft beer bar and pizzeria rolled into one, visit Tuatara Café to enjoy all of the above in one of Dee Street’s historic buildings.

Yours Faithfully

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Come revel in the Liz Thomas's old timey glamour while exploring the very best of NZ fashion.

Industry

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At the only café in Invercargill’s northwest corner, expect to nd delicious baked goods all made in house, hearty breakfast and lunch dishes and plenty of options for dietary restrictions.

Oyster Cove

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Perched above the Pacific, Oyster Cove serves up the best of the best when it comes to Aotearoa’s seafood.

The Pantry

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Invercargill's non-profit health foods store, café and community hub.

The Auction House

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Open for breakfast through to dinner, expect tasty tapas, a wide range of mains, funky cocktails, an expansive NZ wine list and frequent live music events in the spacious, modern courtyard that often play into the night.

The Grille Café

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The Grille has been lovingly curated and decked out with relics of days gone by.

E Hayes Motorworks Collection

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A family owned hardware store and free-to-view museum that honours motorcyclist Burt Munro and “The World’s Fastest Indian”.

Hokonui Moonshine Museum

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A museum and whiskey distillery that pays homage to the notorious Scotch-New Zealander clan the McRae, who supplied the region with some of the best whiskey distilled outside of Scotland during Prohibition, aka Hokonui Moonshine.

Seriously Good Chocolate Company

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A tiny store using chocolate as a medium with which to promote Southland to the world.

Level One

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This restaurant has managed to keep the best of Southland hospitality, food and drink at its core for 55 years.

The Batch

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Enjoy epic brunch items like avocado toast with beetroot and mint hummus, sourdough, dukkah and free range egg while relaxing in one of Southland’s most well designed cafés.

The Crib Café

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The Crib has something for everyone and is reminiscent of the 90’s most laid back beach cafés.

The Good Studio

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A gallery and emporium full of exquisite one-off pieces, gifts and more made by local and New Zealand artists.

The Green Room

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A hub for barista coffee and homemade Kiwi café favourites.

Fat Bastard Pies

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Honest and extremely moreish pies likely to bring out your inner Fat Bastard in the best kind of way.

St James Theatre

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Gore’s vibrant and electric cultural heart offers daily blockbuster screenings, live productions and a retro snack bar which delights visitors of all ages.

Beachhouse Restaurant

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The Beachhouse feels like your mate’s bach and keeps visitors coming back with some of the best seafood chowder down south.

Buster Crabb

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Named for Buster Crabb, a Royal Navy frogman who inspired the James Bond character, this is the place for a bit of mystery, intrigue and great food.

Environment Centre

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Eight community organisations, and a non-pro t shop, working to leverage and care for the landscape and people of Southland.

Te Hikoi Southern Journey

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An immersive look at NZ’s south coast where a rich bi-cultural narrative pre-dates Riverton’s 1836 establishment.

Bill Richardson Transport World

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A menagerie of all things that ‘go’.

Eastern Southland Gallery

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Housed in the former Carnegie Library building in Gore, the permanent collection at Eastern Southland Gallery beckons local and international art fans alike.

Niagara Falls Café

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A magical café run by a local family in a one room school house constructed in 1893.

Tumu Toka CurioScape

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One of the Catlins most intriguing aspects is the petrified forest at Curio Bay. But how does a forest become perfectly preserved in stone?

Small Prophet & Co

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Pop into this studio to check out their art, upholstering and refurbishment work alongside other local wares.