Rockdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Southland Hospital
If Southland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Invercargill.
Burt Munro
Find out about the history of Invercargill when you take a trip to Burt Munro. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Bill Richardson Transport World
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bill Richardson Transport World during your travels in Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Surrey Park
Explore the great outdoors at Surrey Park, a lovely green space in Invercargill. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
Stadium Southland
Catch an event at Stadium Southland during your trip to Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Civic Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Civic Theatre during your stay in Invercargill. Discover the bars and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
Our pick of the best Rockdale Hotel Deals
Ascot Park Hotel
Always a great stay at the Ascot!! Great room and great amenities!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
Spacious rooms, loved it ! 💯👌
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Langlands Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Kelvin Hotel
Friendly Staff. I did have an issue with the TV turning on in the middle of the night by itself and the Manager let me have 5 free Breakfasts to compensate this. This is an excellent service when things go wrong.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Balmoral Lodge Motel
Clean room, great facilities, very comfortable
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Homestead Villa Motel
Everything we needed was available for our stay. Nothing to complain about.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rockdale
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Bill Richardson Transport World and Stadium Southland if you have time to explore the area.
Newfield
Travellers like the parks in Newfield, and Dig This Invercargill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hawthorndale
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Hawthorndale. You might want to make time for a stop at Bill Richardson Transport World or Surrey Park.
Georgetown
Travellers like the parks in Georgetown, and Rugby Park Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Turnbull Thompson Park
Turnbull Thompson Park is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Invercargill area, you might plan a trip to Bill Richardson Transport World or Stadium Southland.
Strathern
You'll appreciate the spas during your time in Strathern and you might want to plan a stop by Rugby Park Stadium and Splash Palace while you're in the area.
