Southern Scenic Route
Southland, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Southland, New Zealand. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 246.2 mi (396.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,031 ft (2,448 m)
- Est. Time
- 83 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,339 ft (408 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: The Big Rock 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Brighton Caravan Park & Boat Hire 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Waihola Shoe Fence 29.4 mi (47.4 km) from start
- Visitor center 38 mi (61.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 40.1 mi (64.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Sod Cottage 45.2 mi (72.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Balclutha Bridge 52.7 mi (84.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: i-SITE 52.9 mi (85.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Teapotland Owaka 72 mi (115.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: iSite 72.1 mi (116 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Lookout 80 mi (128.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Horseshoe Falls 83.1 mi (133.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 83.1 mi (133.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Matai Falls 83.1 mi (133.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Papatowai Campsite 88.2 mi (141.9 km) from start
- Attraction: The Winding Thoughts Theatre 88.4 mi (142.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 89.4 mi (143.8 km) from start
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Questions about Southern Scenic Route
How long is Southern Scenic Route?
Southern Scenic Route is 246.2 mi (396.2 km) long. Most people take about 83 hr 20 min. It climbs 8,031 ft (2,448 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,339 ft (408 m).
How hard is Southern Scenic Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Southern Scenic Route?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Southern Scenic Route?
Drinking water on the way at 8.3 mi (13.4 km), 155.6 mi (250.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.3 mi (13.4 km), 9.7 mi (15.6 km), 9.9 mi (16 km).
Is Southern Scenic Route shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Southern Scenic Route?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Southern Scenic Route?
Fairfield Takeaways, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Four Square, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Southern Scenic Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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