The Ōtepuni Gardens in Invercargill is home to not only heritage vegetation, but also the Ōtepuni Creek and floodbanks. Photo: Matthew RosenbergA warning has been made about protecting assets at an Invercargill park that was once considered the city’s finest. Located near the centre of town, the Ōtepuni Gardens stretches about 1km from Clyde St on the west to Elles Rd on the east. Ōtepuni Creek is a tidal stretch of water which runs between Kennington in the east and the Waihopai River in the west. The council said the Ōtepuni Gardens was considered the city’s “premier park” prior to Queens Park.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 24, 2026 09:03 UTC