Celebrations
Anderson House and Park
For a milestone celebration in Invercargill with real grandeur, Anderson House and Park is hard to beat. Choose from multiple hire areas including the marquee site, rose gardens and open lawn areas - ideal for special birthdays, anniversaries and special family occasions.
Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre is one of Invercargill's most iconic celebration venues, and if you’re after a venue with the wow factor, this is it. This Category 1 Listed heritage building offers ornate Edwardian décor and a variety of spaces to suit gatherings of all sizes, from the intimate Drawing Room to the charming Wikitoria theaterette with seating for up to 100 guests.
Otepuni Gardens
A favourite with locals, Otepuni Gardens offers a quiet and beautiful setting for celebrations, close to the CBD. With open green spaces, gardens and the popular Band Rotunda available for hire (complete with seating and power), it's a great option for milestone birthdays and special gatherings. Please note a liquor ban is in place.
Queens Park
With more spaces for hire than any other venue in Invercargill, Queens Park has something to suit every kind of celebration. From the iconic Band Rotunda and Jessie Calder Rose Garden to the wide green spaces, this Five Star Garden of National Significance is as flexible as it is beautiful. Perfect for milestone birthdays and special occasions of all sizes.
Russell Square
Equipped with a BBQ, picnic tables, shelter, drinking water and toilets, Russell Square takes the hard work out of hosting a celebration. A well-loved green space in South Invercargill, it's a relaxed and practical venue hire for birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings of all sizes.
Sandy Point Domain
More than 2,000 hectares of beach, river, estuary and native forest and close to the city. Invercargill’s Sandy Point Domain is one of Southland's most expansive and versatile celebration venues. The Oreti Sands Building, a former golf clubhouse with a full kitchen, is available for hire, making it a brilliant option for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and special gatherings with a difference.
Scottish Hall
Practical, affordable and full of heritage and personality, the Scottish Hall is one of Invercargill's most well used indoor celebration venues. It’s hall and stage for seating up to 200 people, community lounge, kitchen and bar area all available for hire. A straightforward choice for milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations - right in the heart of the city.
Kids’ parties
Elizabeth Park
With a fantastic adventure playground featuring a flying fox, slides, BMX tracks and more than 14 hectares of sheltered green space, Elizabeth Park is a brilliant kids' party venue in South Invercargill. A picnic area accommodating up to 60 people is available for hire — and dogs are welcome too.
The Shed - Library Meeting Room
For a smaller and affordable kids' party venue in Invercargill, The Shed at Invercargill City Libraries & Archives is a warm and practical option. Seating up to 12 people, it comes equipped with WiFi, a TV with HDMI and a kitchenette — perfect for younger children's parties in the heart of the CBD.
Queens Park
With a magical Wonderland Castle, nature play area, and aviary and animal reserve, Queens Park is one of Invercargill's best kids' party venues. Multiple spaces are available for hire, and the Queens Park kiosk is on hand for drinks, food and ice creams — everything you need for an unforgettable kids' birthday party in Southland.
Russell Square
Fully fenced, wheelchair accessible and packed with equipment for kids of all ages - from a flying fox and spacenet climber to swings, slides and a basketball hoop. Russell Square is a ready-made kids' party venue in South Invercargill. With a BBQ, picnic tables, shelter, drinking water and toilets on site, it's as practical as it is fun.
Sandy Point Domain
Adventure awaits at Sandy Point Domain, just ten minutes from Invercargill. With two playgrounds, 13.5km of walking tracks, mountain bike trails and wide open coastal space to explore, it's a natural playground that kids love. Hire the Oreti Sands Building for your party base and let the domain provide the entertainment.
Splash Palace
What's better than a kids' party at the pool? Splash Palace, Invercargill's fantastic aquatic centre, has a dedicated party room accommodating up to 20–25 kids and their parents. With hydroslides, a wave pool and the spa nearby, kids can splash, slide and celebrate all in one place. No wonder it's one of Southland's most popular kids' party venues!
Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue – Bluff Adventure Park
For an active and adventurous kids' party in Southland, Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue on Bluff Hill is a brilliant choice. With more than 10km of mountain biking and walking trails across 27 tracks, full amenities at the base and an accessible walking trail, it's a fun and inclusive outdoor destination for kids of all ages and abilities.
Explore Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue – Bluff Hill Adventure Park
