The Lignite Pit Cafe & Secret Garden

Hi from Barry and Maree. We are the new owners of The Lignite Pit Cafe and Secret Garden, on the Southern Scenic Route, approx 20km east of Invercargill, at 15 Ashers Road.

What we have here Hidden from the view of the Gorge Road - Invercargill Highway, or even from our car park, is a landscape which has been transformed from a disused mine to a tranquil garden.

Your Up Coming Wedding Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.

We have a number of places around the garden where you can take photos of your big day. If you wish to have your ceremony here you have the choice of a number of spots around the garden where you can take your vowels, but if the weather turns on you the covered garden gives you a backup option on site, so there is no need to frantically call round on the morning of the big day to let people know of a change of venue. If you wish to have a reception here as well the covered garden can hold approximately 100 people seated. But if your number stretches a little more than that, there is room for a marque for greater numbers.