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.
Queens Park, Invercargill at a Glance#
Address: Queens Park, Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand
Hours: Open daily dawn-dusk
Admission: 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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 103 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 75 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 93 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 111 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 10° | 3° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 70 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 14° | 6° | 73 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 99 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 67 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 127 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |