World Heritage Highway

Southland region

Cooks Head Rock, Crystal's Beach, Catlins.

Cooks Head Rock, Crystal's Beach, Catlins

Southland region.

The Southern Scenic Route between Te Anau and Invercargill is a rewarding journey for cyclists, campervanners and motorists. The road skirts the eastern boundary of Fiordland National Park and the rugged south coast, providing an introduction to southern parts of the Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

There are many points of natural and historic interest along the route and varied opportunities for recreation - camping, tramping, mountain biking, trout fishing, hunting, boating, and even caving.

Location

The World Heritage Highway section of the Southern Scenic Route is a 200 kilometre drive through Te Anau, Tuatapere and Invercargill.

Highlights:

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Publications

Southern Scenic Route brochure (PDF, 451K)

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 249 7924
Address: Fiordland National Park
Visitor Centre
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau 9600
Email: fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
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