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Linkage reserves

Linkage reserves are circular and interconnected networks for active transport, sport and recreation and environmental corridors.

Read the General Policies Reserve Management Plan 2023.

Ball Street Reserve is located on the corner of Ascot Terrace and Medway Street, and adjoins the flood banks, at the south end of Invercargill near Elles Road.

Ball Street Reserve is used as a recreational linkage between Ascot Terrace/Medway Street, Elles Road and Ball Street.

Access: Pedestrian access to Ball Street Reserve is off Medway Street, Ball Street, Ascot Terrace and Elles Road via the flood banks.

Elston Lea Reserve is located at 255 McQuarrie Street, between McQuarrie Street and Moulson Street.

Elston Lea Reserve is provided as a linkage for walking and cycling between the Southern Greenway and McQuarrie Street.

A short path/boardwalk creates better access through the reserve, especially wet areas, linking adjoining roads.

Access: Pedestrian access to the reserve is off McQuarrie Street to the North and Moulson Street to the South.

A playground with a tree.

This reserve is bounded by Russel Street, Holywood Terrace and the Waihopai Walkway.

Holywood Terrace Reserve is used as a public park for active outdoor sport and recreation.

The playground is located near the centre of the reserve and can be accessed off Holywood Terrace.

Visitors use the reserve as a linkage between the Waihopai Walkway and adjoining residential areas

Access: Pedestrian access can be gained from Russel Street, Holywood Terrace and the Waihopai Walkway

Mavora Reserves are used as linkage reserves to access adjoining streets.

They are provided as open spaces for public recreational use. A pathway runs north/south through Mavora Reserve A, while mown grass assists users along the zigzag shape of Mavora Reserve B.

Mavora Reserve A: located at 17A Mavora Place – linking John Place to Mavora Place.

Mavora Reserve B: located at 109 Mavora Crescent – linking Mavora Court to Regent Street.

Access: Mavora Reserve A can be accessed from cul-de-sacs at both John and Mavora Places. Mavora Reserve B can be accessed from both Mavora Court/Crescent and Regent Street.

Otepuni Creek is a lineal area of land that is situated along both sides of Otepuni Creek. It adjoins the south side of Otepuni Avenue and is bound to the west by Inglewood Road and to the east by Rockdale Road. This places it only a few hundred meters from Turnbull Thomson Park and Red Tussock Reserve.

Walkway: The full length of Otepuni Walkway begins at Clyde Street/Otepuni Stream Bridge and continues eastwards through the Otepuni Gardens to Rockdale Road.

Stead Street Reserve is an enduring reminder of Invercargill’s maritime and railroad history. Interpretive panels show the history, use and facilities this reserve has to offer.

A slipway for boat launching is available, subject to the tide.

Stead Street Wharf is on the eastern bank of the New River Estuary, just 1.5km from Invercargill’s City Centre.

Access: Access is off Stead Street. Follow signs to Otatara and the airport. Car parking is available.

Walking track: The nearby estuary walkway provides a 4.7km walking/cycling track through the estuary margins and former landfill site.

Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.

Talbot Street Reserve is located on the north-east boundary of Invercargill's residential area. Some of the land is undulating and includes a section of the original Waihopai River bed.

Access: Pedestrian access into Talbot Street Reserve is from Talbot Street (opposite Fern and Rowan Streets), via Salford School Grounds, Roseburn Place and Racecourse Road.

Vehicles are not permitted on this reserve.

Walkway: The Waihōpai Walkway, located along the river's stop banks, provides a linked pathway with Salford Street and Talbot Street.

There are multiuse paths for walkers and cyclists passing through the reserve.

West Bank Reserve is located beside the Waihōpai River on the northern side of Stead Street near the airport.

The Waihōpai Walkway runs through the northern part of the reserve and serves as a linkage for walking and cycling.

Access: Pedestrian access is off Stead Street or from the north end of the Waihōpai Walkway.

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