Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
388 Tay
( 03-217 3881, 0508 388 829;
www.388taymotel.co.nz;
388 Tay St; d $120-160; )
Modern and
spacious units and a friendly welcome are standard at this well-run spot that's a standout
along Invercargill's Tay St motel alley.
MOTEL$$$
CAFE$
The Batch
(173 Spey St; snacks & mains $8-15)
A relaxed beachy ambience and top-notch coffee and
smoothies add up to this cafe being regularly voted Southland's best. Delicious counter food
includes bagels and brownies, and a smallish wine and beer list partners healthy lunch op-
tions. Open later on Friday nights, until 7.30pm.
CAFE$$$
Louie's Café
(142 Dee St; Wed-Sat)
This cosy cafe-bar specialises in tapas-style snacks ($12), and there's
also a concise blackboard menu (mains $20 to $30). Relax near the fireside, tuck yourself
away in various nooks and crannies, or spread out on a comfy padded sofa and enjoy the
chilled-out music.
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Supplies & Equipment
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Southern Adventure
(
www.southernadventure.co.nz;
31 Tay St;
8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thu, to 7pm Fri, 10am-3pm Sat)
For
tramping equipment and stove fuel.
SUPERMARKET
Pak 'n Save
(95 Tay St;
8am-9pm)
For food supplies.
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Information
DOC Southland Conservancy
( 03-211 2400;
www.doc.govt.nz;
7th fl, 33 Don St;
8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri)
Sells hut tickets, maps and brochures for tracks around Rakiura and
Southland.
Invercargill i-SITE
( 03-214 6243;
www.invercargillnz.com;
Queens Park, 108 Gala St;
8am-5pm)
In the same building as the Southland Museum & Art Gallery, this centre offers
loads of friendly advice and a pleasant coffee shop.
