Learning Facilities & Environments
Our facilities are a collection of learning environments. From engineering workshops and nursing simulation spaces to a working restaurant, creative arts venues and industry-standard audio production facilities, our learning spaces are designed to prepare you for the workplace while you study.
Many of these spaces are also available outside of class, giving you even more opportunities to experience, create, train and connect, making the most of campus life.
Invercargill Premises
Main Campus
SIT’s Main Campus is the main hub of SIT. It includes Administration, Student Support, the Library, Gym, Bungalow Restaurant and other student facilities.
The Main Campus houses Trades, Business, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Tourism and Animal Care courses and is surrounded by plenty of free parking.
Creative Industries
Located in the heart of town, Te Rau o Te Huia, the SIT Centre for Creative Industries, opened in 2021.
It houses Art, Design, Film, Animation and Music courses. The former St John’s Church is now equipped with current industry technology.
SIT Sound
SIT Sound houses SIT’s Audio Production and Music courses.
The campus offers world-class mastering studios with Perreaux Audio’s premium gear and opportunities for innovative research in high-fidelity sound.
Guided Tour of Invercargill Campus
Thinking about studying at SIT? Explore our Invercargill Campus with a guided tour. We welcome individuals, families, schools, and community groups, and will work with you to arrange a time that suits your schedule. Please book a tour via email.
Our Invercargill spaces
Library
Study, research, and unwind with access to extensive book collections, online resources, computers, Wi-Fi, printing services, and dedicated study spaces. Go to the library page.
Beauty Therapy Clinic
SIT Invercargill's Beauty Therapy Clinic provides a wide range of beauty services at reduced prices.
All treatments are performed by students under professional tutor supervision.
Please ensure you have allowed plenty of time for the service you are receiving. Students will gain speed as their skills develop.
Enjoy our professional clinic while our Beauty Therapy students treat you using all the latest professional products and equipment.
*Please note that our clinic days are scheduled at various times/days throughout the year depending on the skills being practiced by students.
We welcome enquiries for services. The clinic is not open every day but please leave a message and we will respond the next day it is open.
SIT Beauty Therapy Clinic 133 Tay Street, Invercargill (north side of the road, opposite main SIT reception)
Pricing & Services
https://sit.ac.nz/Campuses/Invercargill/Beauty-Clinic
Bungalow Training Restaurant
The Bungalow Restaurant is SIT's hospitality training venue that offers great food and service at an even greater price.
Enjoy memorable and delicious dining whilst participating in the training of our future chefs, kitchen hands, restaurant staff and managers.
Only open during certain parts of the year.
The Bungalow Restaurant is located on Ythan Street (behind the petrol station on the corner facing Woolworths).
Childcare Centre
The Centre operates under the umbrella of SIT but we are community-based. Our Centre is open to all children 0-6 years. Check out the centre.
Cafés
Kahu Ariki & In Between Classes
SIT has two on-campus cafés, located on the Main Campus and Te Rau o Te Huia, the Centre for Creative Industries. From coffee and cakes to pies, salads, and freshly cooked lunch options, there's something for every budget. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, providing comfortable spaces to relax, study, and connect.
Gym
Located on the corner of Tay and Conon Streets, the SIT gym is equipped with quality fitness equipment. Programmes are available for fitness, rehabilitation, strength, health and high performance - see the SIT Gym staff during open hours.
You must sign in for every session and show your student ID card.
Membership costs for students:
- 10 months (February to November) - $85
- 3 months - $35
- 1 month - $15
- Casual - $5 per session
Monday to Friday:
3pm-7pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
12pm-1pm
(13 February to 24 November)
Hairdressing
Enjoy our fully-equipped, professional salon while our students treat you using all the latest professional products and equipment, under supervision from our award-winning tutors.
At SIT Invercargill's hairdressing salon, our New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing and New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) students provide a wide range of services at reduced prices.
Payment: Services are to be paid for on the day of treatment. EFTPOS is available.
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Pricing & Services
TreatmentCost
- Cuts (basic cuts for ages 10 and over) $10.00
- Long hair trims FREE
- Clipper cut FREE
- Colours (includes blow-dry) $1.50/gram
- Blow-drys/set for long and short hair FREE
- Chemical hair straightening/smoothing from $35
- Long hair-ups / braids Free
SIT Hairdressing Salon
133 Tay Street, Invercargill (north side of the road, opposite main SIT reception)
Phone: (03)948 2919
The students run a Facebook group for clients where you can be notified if they need clients/models for a particular type of style/service.
Massage Clinic
SIT's Massage Clinic offers Relaxation and Therapeutic Massages.
The massage clinic is not currently taking any books, check back later in the year!
Nursing Simulation Suite
Purpose-designed learning spaces prepare students for professional practice and community engagement. Consultation, Simulation and Clinical Suites
SIT Sound
A purpose-built audio production, recording and performance space.
Supports education in music, audio engineering, live sound and event production.
Students learn using industry-standard facilities in an authentic production environment.
Trades and Engineering Hub
Home to mechanical and trade-related programmes.
Purpose-built workshop environments that reflect real industry settings.
Students develop hands-on skills using industry-standard equipment and facilities.
Te Rau o te Huia Creative Centre
A unique creative arts precinct located within a beautifully repurposed historic church.
Home to creative arts learning, collaboration and performance.
Features **Kahu Ariki Café, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for students and visitors.
A distinctive environment that inspires creativity, innovation and community connection.
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