Welcome to the Colonial Motel Invercargill blog

This blog is where we share practical, honest travel tips for Invercargill and Southland — written for guests staying at Colonial Motel Invercargill (143 Mary Street, Richmond).

What you’ll find here

• Simple itineraries: 1–2 day plans that don’t rely on guesswork.
• Day trips: ideas like Bluff and planning onward travel to Stewart Island/Rakiura.
• Driving notes: flexible road-trip suggestions and what to check before you go.

Start with these guides

• Invercargill itinerary (1–2 days)
• Bluff day trip (and Stewart Island planning)
• Scenic drives from Invercargill

Need help planning your stay?

If you tell us your travel dates and what you’re hoping to do (family trip, business, road trip), we can suggest the best room type and help you plan an easy itinerary.

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