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Introduction
Information
Track Symbols
Mavora Lakes
Piano Flat
Glenure Allan Reserve
Waikaka Way Walkway
Croydon Bush, Dolamore Park Scenic Reserves
Dunsdale Reserve
Forest Hill Scenic Reserve
Kamahi/Edendale Scenic Reserve
Seaward Downs Scenic Reserve
Kingswood Bush Scenic Reserve
Borland Nature Walk
Tuatapere Scenic Reserve
Alex McKenzie Park and Arboretum
Roundhill
Location of walks map
Mores Scenic Reserve
Taramea Bay Walkway
Sandy Point Domain
Invercargill Estuary Walkway
Invercargill Parks & Gardens
Greenpoint Reserve
Bluff Hill/Motupohue
Waituna Viewing Shelter
Waipapa Point
Waipohatu Recreation Area
Slope Point
Waikawa
Curio Bay
Wildlife viewing
Walks further afield
For more information
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introduction to
Southland s
short walks
short
walking tracks
Short walking tracks combine healthy exercise with
the enjoyment of beautiful places.
They
take between 15 minutes and 4 hours to complete
are generally well formed and maintained
can be walked in sensible leisure footwear
are usually accessible throughout the year
are suitable for most ages and fitness levels
may be suitable for wheelchairs or strollers
have car parking available
for your
safety
Even the easiest walks need safety sense.
Be sure to
wear comfortable shoes
dress for the weather (and be prepared for it to change)
stay on the track
allow enough time to walk at your own pace
keep young children in sight
take a snack and drink of water on longer walks
tell someone where you are going and when you will be back
choosing a
Protect plants and animals
Remove rubbish
Keep streams and lakes clean
Keep to the track
Consider others
Respect our cultural heritage
Enjoy your visit
Toitu te whenua
walk
Use the centre page map to choose where you want to go,
then check the walk numbers against the matching
descriptions.
Symbols provide additional information about facilities,
opportunities and requirements. See the next page for the
symbols used at these walks.
walking track
walking track
symbols
symbols
Please note;
Easy access short walk; suitable for people of all
abilities, wheelchairs and strollers.
Walking track; well formed, easy, longer walks.
disabled access
walking track
tramping
track
toilets
disabled access
toilets
parking
wildlife
lookout
interpretation
panels
dogs on leash
no dogs
picnic area
swimming
playground
fishing
barbeque
camping
drinking water
1 Mavora Lakes
2 Piano Flat
Lumsden
W
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Hamilton
Park
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East
Gore
Balfour
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ka
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To Mossburn
Glenure
Caroline
To Winton
Track
Streets
Dipton
Mandeville
Otamita
Poppelwells
Lookout
Croydon Bush
Scenic Reserve
Dolamore Park
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McNab
Croydon
Gore
Charlton
Waimumu
10
6 Dunsdale Reserve
(Max 2 nights)
To Mataura
Glencoe
96
Hedgehope
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Browns
Winton
Forest Hill
Picnic Area
Cave
Loop Track
1 hour return
Forest Hill picnic area is the start
of a loop walk which features a
small cave called Weta Cave.
Tussock Ck
Picnic Area
Lochiel
To Invercargill
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Tussock
Creek
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Wyndham
Edendale
Menzies
Ferry
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Kamahi
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Dacre
Morton Mains
Seaward
Downs
Woodlands
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To Invercargill
Loop Track
(Part only)
40 minutes return
An easy walk which is
wheelchair accessible as
far as the swing bridge.
To Te Anau
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Blackmount
Monowai
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Borland Lodge
To Lake Monowai
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To Clifden
14 Roundhill
Loop Track
To
35 minutes return
There are several access points to this
walking track, which has a gravel
surface and is suitable for wheelchairs.
A particular feature is a large totara that
towers over surrounding trees.
ta
pe
re
Arboretum Walk
20 minutes return
An easy walk through
the impressive
variety of exotic trees
is gradually being
restored to its
original state.
Tracks are on natural
surfaces and not
always well-formed.
To Mossburn
Isla Bank
Otautau
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Fairfax
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Mavora
Lakes
location map of
Southland s
short walks
Waikaia
Tapanui
Balclutha
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Lumsden
Lake
Te Anau
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Te Anau
Balfour
Mossburn
Gore
94
Clinton
Riversdale
Waimumu
Dipton
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Lake
Manapouri
Ohai
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Mataura
Te Tipua
Manapouri
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Nightcaps
HOKONUI HILLS
TAKITIMU
MOUNTAINS
Winton 7
6
Monowai
Owaka
CATLINS FOREST
Edendale
Hedgehope 8
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Wyndham
Seaward Downs
Dacre
Tussock
Creek
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Tokanui
Fortrose
Clifden
Otatara
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LONGWOOD RANGE
Tuatapere
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Lake
Hauroko
Riverton
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Orepuki
Porpoise Bay
Curio Bay
Colac Bay
Otara
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Lake
Monowai
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25 Slope Point
Otautau
FIORDLAND
NATIONAL
PARK
Waikawa
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Bluff
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Te Waewae Bay
Map legend
Main touring route
Minor road sealed
Minor road unsealed
Southern Scenic Route
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State Highways
Track number
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Hilltop Lookout
Track
20 minutes return
A short uphill walk on a
gravel track is rewarded
by outstanding
panoramic views.
Mores
Track
Lookout
45 minutes return
An easy walk through native forest emerges at a tree-top
lookout platform, which offers bird's eye views of the
southern coastline and forest below.
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Continued
Kilmock Bush
30 minutes return
This gently undulating loop track starts from Fosbender
Park and includes some stepped sections. It passes through
a carpet of bush lily/astelia and hound's tongue
fern/kowaowao, beneath gnarled totara trees.
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Fosbender
Park
To
Airport,
Invercargill
Otatara
50 minutes return
Take the coastal Rover Track (30 minutes one way) to
Daffodil Bay and return via the open pine forest of Petries
Track (20 minutes one way). The Rover Track passes a
lookout (10 minutes one way) and hugs the shoreline
through regenerating native vegetation. Tracks start from
the car park at the eastern end of McLennans Flat.
Daffodil Bay
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Hatchs Hill
Noki Kaik
Beach
Silver
Lagoon
Whalers
Bay
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Continued
Pleasure
Bay
Lagoon
N
Tweed St
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Bond St
S
E
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Invercargill Estuary
Clyde St
45 minutes return
The Silver Lagoon is the hidden gem of Sandy Point providing
important wildlife habitat for birds and other fauna. The
track starts opposite the settlement at Coopers Creek and
passes through an attractive remnant of native forest
opening out to a forestry fire break. The track to Silver
Lagoon follows McShanes Track and returns the same way.
To Bluff
Stead St
Wharf
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Queens Park
Location: Entry from Gala Street, Queens Drive, Herbert
Street or Victoria Avenue.
Description: Queens Park is spread over 81 hectares and
includes the Southland Museum & Art Gallery, Invercargill iSITE, an 18 hole golf course, children's playground and a
bird aviary. Coronation Avenue is the main path through the
park with many walkways leading off to various gardens. A
4km fitness trail winds its way around the park with 20
exercise stations.
Otepuni Gardens
Location: Follows Otepuni Stream between Forth Street
and Tyne Street from Nith Street to Elles Road.
Description: Otepuni Gardens' winding pathways along the
banks of the Otepuni Stream provide a refreshing break
from the city centre. The gardens cover 9.4 hectares and
encompass four city blocks.
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Walking track
30 minutes return
A well-graded, gravel track and boardwalk follow the
shoreline to Greenpoint, providing panoramic views across
Bluff Harbour and highlighting features of natural and
historic interest that include a ship graveyard.
Note: The railway
track is in regular
use. Stop, look and
listen before
crossing.
Greenhills
Anderson Park
Bluff Harbour
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To
Invercargill
New River
Estuary
Tiwai Pt
Stirling Pt
Bluff
Lookout Pt
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21 Bluff Hill/Motupohue
Original native forest, wind-battered coast and shrubcovered hillsides are some of the delights of Bluff Hill/
Motuphue. Spectacular views over Foveaux Strait and the
Southland Plains are the reward from the top of Bluff Hill.
Tracks are well marked and range from easy gradients to
steep climbs. Car parking and access from Stirling Point,
Gunpit Road and the top of Bluff Hill. Toilets are available at
Stirling Point.
Foveaux Walkway
25 minutes one way
The coastal track from Stirling Point to Lookout Point has an
easy grade and well-compacted surface providing good
views across Foveaux Strait.
Tpuni Track
45 minutes uphill one way
A short track from Stirling Point climbs past the WWII gun
emplacement to meet the Tpuni Track, Gunpit Road access
and Glory Track. The Tpuni Track continues up an
undulating path (steep in parts) through regenerating forest
and coastal shrub lands to the summit of Bluff Hill.
Glory Track
30 minutes one way
The Glory Track offers an alternative return track though
the quiet shelter of native forest.
Millennium Track
45 minutes uphill one way
A steep track from Lookout Point to the summit of Bluff Hill
though the wind-shorn shrubland is rewarded by superb
views across Foveaux Strait to Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Foveaux Walkway
Millennium Track
Topuni Track
Glory Track
Ocean Beach
Stirling
Point
Bluff Hill
Lookout Point
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Waituna
Viewing Shelter
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Refer to location map on page 31
Loop Track
1 hour return
A well-surfaced
track passes
beneath a section
of unmilled coastal
forest that is
notable for its
variety of ferns.
Return the same
way or along the
road.
Progress
Valley
To Owaka
Quarry Hills
Niagara
Waikawa
Tokanui
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Porpoise Bay
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Curio Bay
Haldane
Haldane Bay
To Fortrose
Invercargill
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Slope Pt
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Slope Pt
Otara
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Waipapa Pt
Waikawa was a busy port in the 1880s and early 1900s. Other
early industries included sawmilling, whaling, goldmining,
stone quarrying, flax milling, pastoral runholding and dairy
farming. Waikawa is now a small fishing village and a
peaceful retreat for permanent residents and owners of
holiday homes, tourist accommodation and attractions.
Further information on the walks can be obtained from the
Waikawa Museum.
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27 Curio Bay
wildlife
viewing
Refer to location map on page 31
(Part only)
10 minutes return
Petrified stumps, fallen trees and fern imprints from a 180
million year old fossil forest have become exposed on the
tidal rock platform.
This internationally important site is accessible at low tide,
although a viewing platform with interpretation panels
provides the best vantage point.
This is an irreplaceable treasure and the rocks are strictly
protected. Please leave it undisturbed for others to enjoy.
Hector's Dolphin/Papakanua
During summer and autumn visitors can sometimes see
Hector's dolphin/papkanua playing in the surf. When
swimming or kayaking do not approach dolphins - they will
come to you if they want to. Always enter the water at least
50 metres away from any dolphin. They have sensitive skins
so do not touch them.
Yellow-eyed penguins/Hoiho
Lucky visitors may see
yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho
that nest around Curio Bay.
They are very timid birds
and will either leave the
area or 'freeze' at the sight
of people. Please give them
space. Do not chase or
follow them. Do not get
between them and their
destination.
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walks
further afield
Stewart Island/Rakiura and Rakiura National Park
Halfmoon Bay is the hub for a variety of short walks,
ranging from 15 minutes to several hours. Details are
available in the brochure Day Walks Stewart Island or
from the Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre.
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DOC HOTline
Parks Division
Invercargill City Council
Queen's Park
Private Bag 90104
Invercargill
Ph: 03 219 9070
Email: parks@icc.govt.nz
Website: www.icc.govt.nz
Gore District Council
29 Civic Avenue
PO Box 8, Gore
Ph: 03 209 0330
E-mail: info@goredc.govt.nz
Website: www.goredc.govt.nz
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Disclaimer
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While every attempt has been made to ensure the information is correct at the time
of printing, Venture Southland, Department of Conservation, Southland District
Council, Gore District Council and Invercargill City Council disclaim liability to any
entity for loss, cost or damage whatsoever arising out of or connected with the
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