How to get fromGisborne to Invercargillby plane, car or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Gisborne to Invercargill by plane, car, or car ferry

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1. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Invercargill (IVC)plane GIS - IVC
5h 34m
$142–690
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gisborne to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Invercargillcar
20h 43m
$471–717

Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

23Weekly Planes

6h 24mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gisborne to Invercargill.

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Distance: 1,175.9 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Gisborne, New Zealand and Invercargill, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Invercargill (IVC) 3 times a day.

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Invercargill(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. The city lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains to the east of the Ōreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff, which is the southernmost town in the South Island. It sits amid rich farmland that is bordered by large areas of conservation land and marine reserves, including Fiordland National Park covering the south-west corner of the South Island and the Catlins coastal region.

Things to do in Invercargill

Queens Park(Opens in a new window)

Queens Park is a tourist attraction in Invercargill, New Zealand, and was part of the original plan when Invercargill was founded in 1856. The park is 200 acre in extent. It is located just north of the city centre bounded by Queens Drive to the east, Kelvin Street to the west, Gala Street to the south and Herbert Street to the north.

Southland Museum and Art Gallery(Opens in a new window)

The Southland Museum and Art Gallery is located in Gala Street, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is Southland's largest cultural and heritage institution, and contains a wide variety of the region's art, history and natural history collections.

Invercargill Brewery(Opens in a new window)

Invercargill Brewery, is the Southern most manufacturer of beer in New Zealand. It was established by Steve Nally in 1999 at Oteramika Road on the outskirts of Invercargill city.

Anderson Park(Opens in a new window)

Anderson Park is a park in Invercargill, New Zealand. It consists of an impressive Georgian-style residence set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens. The house displays Invercargill's extensive collection of New Zealand art.

Places to stay in Invercargill

Shelby Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Colonial Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Balmoral Lodge Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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