Where do you stop between Te Anau and Dunedin?
The top stops along the way from Te Anau to Dunedin (with short detours) are Tunnel Beach Track, Cycle Surgery, and Nugget Point/Tokata walks. Other popular stops include Mirror Lakes Walk, Curio Bay Cliffs, and The Lost Gypsy Gallery.
How long does the Southern Scenic Route take?
The 200-kilometre (124 mile) drive between Te Anau and Invercargill via Tuatapere takes approximately 2.5 hours by car and is sealed the entire way.
Where is the southern scenic route?
The Southern Scenic Route is a tourist highway in New Zealand linking Queenstown, Fiordland, Te Anau and the iconic Milford Road to Dunedin via, Riverton, Invercargill and The Catlins. An Australian travel magazine labelled it “one of the world’s great undiscovered drives” in 2008.
What is there to see between Lake Tekapo and Dunedin?
Best stops along Lake Tekapo to Dunedin drive
- Peel Forest Horse Trekking. Horseback riding service.
- Church of the Good Shepherd. On 4 lists.
- The Sheepdog Memorial. Sculpture.
- Gem Alpaca Stud. Nature & Parks.
- Geraldine Observatory. Observatory.
- Geraldine Cinema.
- Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.
- Caroline Bay Association.
What is there to see between Dunedin and Invercargill?
Best Stops between Dunedin and Invercargill
- Dunedin. Tunnel Beach in Dunedin!
- Lake Waihola. The beautiful Lake Waihola on a gorgeous day in New Zealand!
- Whale Fossil Lookout.
- Nugget Point Lighthouse.
- Jack’s Blowhole.
- Purakaunui Falls.
- Matai Falls/ Horseshoe Falls.
- Florence Hill Lookout.
What is there to do between Rick Anau and Wanaka?
The top stops along the way from Wanaka to Te Anau (with short detours) are Queenstown Gardens, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and Lake Wānaka. Other popular stops include Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Kiwi Birdlife Park, and Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Can you drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound?
The drive from Te Anau to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound is 120 kms (74.5 miles). Allow 2 hours driving without stops. We highly recommend allowing longer to drive to Milford Sound so you can enjoy the spectacular scenery and short walks along the way.
What region is Mt Cook in?
Location. The mountain is in the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, in the Canterbury region. The park was established in 1953 and along with Westland National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park forms one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Can you drive around Lake Tekapo?
New Zealand has many beautiful scenic drives throughout the country. One of the best is the 47-km (29-mile) stretch between Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. If you take Highway 8 through the heart of the Mackenzie Basin, you will be treated to many wonderful sights along the way. The road you take is fairly straight.
Are the Catlins worth visiting?
In the Catlins, there are three well-known waterfalls worth visiting: the McLean Falls, the Purakaunui Falls and the Matai Falls. The most spectacular are supposed to be the McLean Falls. The Purakaunui Falls are definitely worth seeing, but to be honest, we find the wild coastal landscape a little more intriguing.
How long does it take from Dunedin to Invercargill?
Day 3 : Dunedin to Invercargill
| Travel Time | Km | |
|---|---|---|
| Dunedin – Balclutha | 1.5 hrs | 113 |
| Balclutha – Invercargill | 2 hrs | 158 |
| Totals for Day | 3.5 hrs | 271 |