Wilderness Lookout Walk
WalkSouthland
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 5 min
- Distance
- 300 m
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThis walk is at the Wilderness Reserve on SH 94, about 21 km (15-20 minutes drive) east from Te Anau towards Mossburn.
A sign marks a short driveway leading to a car parking area and wheelchair accessible toilets.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.53251° S, 167.85335° E
About this place
This walk leads to a viewing platform over ancient bog pine forest, with marvellous views of Fiordland National Park and surrounding land.
The route
From the carpark, follow the marked track to the lookout. The track is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair accessible. It leads to a viewing platform over ancient, low and slow growing Halocarpus bidwilli bog pine forest. Although not in Fiordland National Park itself, the 360 degree views of the Takitimu Mountains and foothills, Fiordland National Park and nearby farmland are spectacular.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Southland • 7.6 km
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Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Southland • 7.7 km
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles is a campsite located in the Southland region. The site is designated for self-contained vehicles only.
Lower Princhester Hut
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Lower Princhester Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Southland region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Upper Princhester Hut
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Upper Princhester Hut is a basic two-bunk hut located in the Southland region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Andy’s Place
Southland • 12.3 km
Andy's Place is a campsite located in the Southland region. The provided records do not list specific facilities or details for this site.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).