Top Things to do in South Island
Top 10 Monuments & Statues in South Island, New Zealand
Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including Aramoana Massacre Memorial, Charles Upham VC Statue, Statue of Stag, Invercargill Cenotaph, Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds, Northern Cemetery, Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, Burt Munro Statue, Wanaka War Memorial, Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial.
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1. Aramoana Massacre Memorial
2. Charles Upham VC Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Pokeno8 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
The Memorial is on State Highway 1 in Amberley and the write up about Charles Upham is excellent. Definitely worth stopping for.
3. Statue of Stag
4. Invercargill Cenotaph
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Michael-4551 - Caloundra, Australia
Visited on Wednesday 2nd May. A fitting memorial to those who died in the Great World Wars. Spend a few moments there to reflect on the sacrifice they made for us.
5. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Luvinspoonful - Rotorua, New Zealand
Very attractive and gentle garden with thoughtful inscriptions memorialising those that gave up their lives. A very quiet and introspective example of a countries gratitude
6. Northern Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By JaneF1808
I was very keen to see the Northern Cemetry after I'd heard about the devastating loss of so many historic roses a few years ago, but the Otago Heritage Rose Group have done an unbelievably great job restoring the history and atmosphere in this gem, high in the hills overlooking the city. December was a wonderful time to see the old roses wind their way around the historic monuments to our pioneering past. Many old families, like the Larnachs and Thomas Bracken (of National anthem fame) rest here amongst the ancient trees and beautiful headstones.. and the lovely information sheets, help one to find their way around- I could have stayed all day.
7. Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Ginges_revenge - Brisbane, Australia
It was a lovely and touching memorial to those who lost their lives in the earthquakes. It nestled alongside the Avon river and is lovely in the stone with the names inscribed. The little pink boot with some stones with the name Mandy on them was a graphic reminder of the loss and really humanized the experience. Its a must do to pay your respects to those that lost their lives in the quake.
8. Burt Munro Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By petermL3976PO - London, United Kingdom
All the way to see this monument... With my DVD that inspired this journey.. Butt’s a legend and it’s great to see Invercargill has honoured him..
9. Wanaka War Memorial
10. Otago Peninsula Fallen Solders' Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ernestkung - Christchurch, New Zealand
This is one of those places that's not on many people's radars, but it's worth a visit for the excellent view. There's very limited parking on Highcliff Road where you can begin the climb up to the memorial. It starts with a staircase, followed by a steep but well-worn trail around farm fields. Perhaps complicating matters is the fact that there appear to be many names for this memorial. I'm calling it by what's engraved on the plaque at the base of the statue. It reads "Otago Peninsula Fallen Soldiers' Memorial".
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