Rockdale Travel Guide
Invercargill
Popular places to visit
Southland Hospital
If Southland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Invercargill.
Burt Munro
Find out about the history of Invercargill when you take a trip to Burt Munro. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Civic Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Civic Theatre during your stay in Invercargill. Discover the bars and entertainment venues in this walkable area.
Stadium Southland
Catch an event at Stadium Southland during your trip to Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Bill Richardson Transport World
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bill Richardson Transport World during your travels in Invercargill. Take in the entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Demolition World
You can find out about the history of Invercargill with a trip to Demolition World. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Rockdale
The Langlands Hotel
We would have liked to have known how noisy it would have been.I think we were by a work elevator?very noisy 11-12pm then started at 6 am..not the rest I wanted.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Ascot Park Hotel
Fantastic hotel, lovely staff and great food
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Distinction Invercargill Hotel
New hotel beautifully appointed. Spacious rooms with everything you need! Excellent staff!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Kelvin Hotel
Great facilities with a great central location. Topped off with awesome staff.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Colonial Motel Invercargill
Nice kitchen
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Balmoral Lodge Motel
staff was great but the refrigerator needed attention and someone knocked out our parked rear passenger light
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rockdale
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Bill Richardson Transport World and Stadium Southland if you have time to explore the area.
Newfield
Travellers like the parks in Newfield, and Dig This Invercargill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hawthorndale
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Hawthorndale. You might want to make time for a stop at Bill Richardson Transport World or Surrey Park.
Georgetown
Travellers like the parks in Georgetown, and Rugby Park Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Turnbull Thompson Park
Turnbull Thompson Park is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Invercargill area, you might plan a trip to Rugby Park Stadium or Bill Richardson Transport World.
Strathern
You'll appreciate the spas during your time in Strathern and you might want to plan a stop by Rugby Park Stadium and Civic Theatre while you're in the area.
