Queens Park, Invercargill
Park Urban botanical gardens and recreational park in Invercargill
Victorian-era park in Invercargill featuring a glasshouse conservatory, rose and winter gardens, sports fields and an aviary; popular for walks, events and leisurely city greenspace.
How to Get to Queens Park, Invercargill #
Queens Park is a short walk from Invercargill city centre - roughly 5-10 minutes from Tay Street. There is street parking on the approaches (e.g., Spey and Dee Streets) and frequent local buses that stop near the city centre.
Tips for Visiting Queens Park, Invercargill #
- Enter via the Main Gate on Spey Street to hit the aviary and Japanese garden first.
- Ask at the information centre for maps to the garden collections and the bee-keeping observation hives.
- If attending the rose beds, aim for late October-November when roses are at their best.
Best Time to Visit Queens Park, Invercargill #
A century-old municipal park at the heart of Invercargill, known for its arboretum, conservatory and a historic fernery.
Weather & Climate near Queens Park, Invercargill #
Queens Park, Invercargill's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1057 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm) and breezy conditions.