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so booking ahead is essential. It's five minutes' drive from central Invercargill, and rates
include a guided walk in the reserve.
Victoria Railway Hotel
( 0800 777 557, 03-218 1281;
www.hotelinvercargill.com
;
cnr Leven & Esk Sts; d $145-195; )
For a hit
of 19th-century heritage, the plush and individually styled en suite rooms and swanky
guests' areas in this grand old refurbished hotel fit the bill. Partake of breakfast or dinner
in the elegant dining room, or a locally brewed ale in the cosy house bar. Singles and
twins should inquire about bargain rooms.
HISTORIC HOTEL
$$
388 Tay
( 03-217 3881, 0508 388 829;
www.388taymotel.co.nz
;
388 Tay St; d $125-160; )
Modern and spacious
units and a friendly welcome are standard at this well-run spot that's a standout along In-
vercargill's Tay St motel alley.
MOTEL
$$
Eating
Seriously Good Chocolate Company
(147 Spey St; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat)
This sweet little cafe specialises in artisan chocol-
ates (around $2.50 each), which can be nibbled alongside espresso, or spirited away in
lovely gift boxes. Our seriously good recommendation is the ginger. And the hard cara-
mel. And the rocky road…
CAFE
$
Turkish Kebabs
(29 Esk St; kebabs from $10; 10am-10pm; )
Generously proportioned felafel, meaty kebabs
and mixed plates are served up in a pleasant dining space or available to take away. Other
ethnic take-out joints lie nearby.
TURKISH
$
Colonial Bakery
MAP
BAKERY
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