[Benjamin]

One of the most southerly cities in the world, the furthest city from home for me and a really Scottish influenced place, known as part of a region that is the most Scottish outside of Scotland. Just thought you'd like to know I'm here.

[AnnieK]

You get around Ben don't you?

Hope you've had a good Christmas

[SharkAttack]

[QUOTE=Ben;5711624]One of the most southerly cities in the world, the furthest city from home for me and a really Scottish influenced place, known as part of a region that is the most Scottish outside of Scotland. Just thought you'd like to know I'm here.

Just a few thousand miles short of Antarctica. Go for it, Ben!

Looks like a lovely place, hope you're having a great time.

[Ammi]

..5 facts about Invercargill...

1.One of the most popular areas in Invercargill is Bluff. Bluff is a port-town and one of New Zealand’s oldest settlements. Bluff undoubtedly is best known for the Bluff oyster, which is taken from the water of the Foveaux Strait. Another popular tourist attraction is also Stirling Point, which marks the beginning of State Highway One, the highway that leads all the way to Cape Reinga in the North Island

2.The idea of turning Invercargill into a city was originally a European idea. People who were settling in Dunedin were buying land further down south for their sheep and these farmers needed to import farming stock from Australia. So in 1856 they presented a petition to Thomas Gore Brown the Governor of New Zealand to open a port at Bluff. This petition was accepted and at the same time they decided it would make sense to open a corresponding township. The governor wanted to pay tribute to William Cargill a Scottish pioneer who was involved in the settlement in the Southland region. This is where Invercargill gets its name from

3.Most people would assume that because Invercargill is the southernmost city in New Zealand it is the coldest, however this is not true. In the summer temperatures can range from 16 to 23 degrees and have even been known to soar above 30 degrees. The coldest place in New Zealand is actually a small town in the very south of the country called Ophir. The coldest ever temperature of -21.6 degrees was recorded there in 1995

4.One of the great things to do in Invercargill is take a look at the rare hector dolphins. Porpoise Bay is a 45 minute drive from Invercargill and here you will get the opportunity to see the dolphins. Generally it is easier to see the dolphins around summer time, when you may even have the opportunity to swim with them. Porpoise Bay is also home to yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and sea lions

5.Invercargill is home to Slope Point, which is the southernmost point in New Zealand. There are very few houses near Slope Point and the land surrounding the area is used for sheep farming. At Slope Point you will find an AA signpost, that shows the distance to the Equator and the South Pole


..you should start a 'diary' thread Ben...

..oh, it doesn't look very Scottish btw...

[Benjamin]

Interesting facts, will be hitting slope point tomorrow.

I don't see any vomit or fried mars bars on those streets. Scotland, it ain't.

[Novo]

It's the real life Deling city from Final Fantasy VIII

[Benjamin]

[King Gizzard]

What's Gore like

[Benjamin]

Didn't visit there, went up to Te Anau and Milford Sound.