Queens Park spaces

A much-loved spot for weddings and performances, the Band Rotunda sits at the heart of the park. The area surrounding the Rotunda is wheelchair accessible.

The Rotunda lights can also be booked and coloured to suit your event.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

Let the kids’ (or your own!) imagination run wild in this magical castle, complete with turrets, slides and battlements.

The Queens Park kiosk is located nearby for post-adventure drinks, food and ice creams.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

Offering a tranquil and peaceful setting for your next event, the Chinese Garden is a beautiful symbol of the long-standing friendship between Invercargill and Suqian.

It’s an ideal outdoor venue for intimate weddings, birthday celebrations or workshops.

Guest capacity: suitable for small to large groups.

You’ll know these gates as the grand main entrance to Queens Park.

The Feldwick Gates were named after John Feldwick, who bequeathed money to develop the park in 1913. They feature Invercargill’s original Coat of Arms - a plough, a sheaf of grain and a bale of wool, and a ship.

The gate lights can also be booked and coloured to suit your event.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

A 3.4km track starting and finishing at the car park off Queens Drive, with 20 signposted fitness stations along the way. Running through the northern area of the park on varied surfaces, it’s away from other park users and perfect for your next fitness, cross country or orienteering event.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

A charming, intimate space nestled between Gala Street and the Feldwick Gates, perfectly suited for exhibitions, functions, and workshops.

The fountain lights are also available for booking and can be coloured to complement your event.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

An open green space tucked between Feldwick Gates, the duck pond, Croquet Club and Coronation Avenue. One to consider for your next workshop or outdoor gathering.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

First planted between 1914 and 1917, this beautiful rose garden has changed little since Henry Edginton first laid it out. A popular choice for weddings, photos and birthday celebrations.

Guest capacity: suitable for small to large groups.

A serene spot for your next event, this garden is a classical Japanese design featuring a lantern, dry waterfall, river of pebbles, garden stream and mountain range. There’s a Tea House at the entrance.

Guest capacity: suitable for small to large groups.

This stunning rose garden was created in honour of Jessie Calder on the site of the Old Municipal Nursery. It contains more than 900 roses and in excess of 400 varieties.

Guest capacity: suitable for small to large groups.

Showcasing a significant collection of New Zealand flora, this garden is a much-loved setting for weddings and functions. It features the iconic Nor’wester sculpture, a unique piece of local art crafted from Queens Park macrocarpa and Awarua quartz.

Guest capacity: suitable for small to large groups.

An outdoor space designed to connect children with the natural environment through play and exploration. Perfect for birthday parties, environmental activities and workshops.

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.

A one-of-a-kind installation by Invercargill artist Frank Wells. The Stumpery was built from storm-damaged stumps and logs, roots from peat bogs on the Awarua Plains, recycled railway sleepers and hardwood poles,plus timber from reserves throughout Invercargill. A unique backdrop for any birthday celebration or event!

Guest capacity: groups of all sizes.