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.

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Queens Park, Invercargill
Queens Park, Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand
-46.3984, 168.3501
Open daily dawn-dusk
Free

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.

Spring
Sep-Nov · 6-15°C
Bulbs and magnolias blossom; the conservatory and greenhouses receive the most floral displays.
Summer
Dec-Feb · 12-22°C
Long daylight and the park's sun lawns fill with families and cricket matches.

Weather & Climate near Queens Park, Invercargill #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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