Rivers, mountains, scenic reserves, and gardens – Northern Southland has it all! Two of the particularly special natural spaces in the region are the Eyre Mountains (Taka Ra Haka) Conservation Park and the Piano Flat and Waikaia Forest Conservation Area. Both places provide trails for tramping, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4-wheel driving, and also easily accessible picnic and camping spots for the less adventurous wilderness seekers.
Explore Nature In Northern Southland
Explore Nature In Northern Southland
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Northern Southland
Popular for fishing, swimming, rowing and other water activities, this 170km river flows by several towns throughout Southland.
175 Glenure Hill Road,
Balfour
Since 1979, Balfour School children have been responsible for the development of a walking track at this reserve on the slopes of Glenure Hill.
Eyre Mountains
Comprised of over 65,000 hectares of open tops, tarns, river valleys and rugged mountains, this park offers plenty of opportunities for adventure.
Whitecoomb Road,
Waikaia
A large riverside clearing in Waikaia forest, Piano Flat is a classic kiwi camp ground and a natural playground for a number of recreational pursuits.
2432 Piano Flat Road,
Piano Flat
Titan Rocks Track is seven hours return. A marked route, this rewarding tramp offers excellent views from above the bush line.
2432 Piano Flat Road,
Piano Flat
Waikaia River Track is four hours return. Cross the wire swing bridge from the main camping area and follow the Waikaia River upstream to a second swing bridge. Return downstream on the opposite bank and along the road.
207 Sutherland Road,
Lumsden
Castlemaine garden is set in a rural farmland area, just fifteen minute drive from the town of Lumsden.
Mavora Lakes Road,
Mavora
The Kiwi Burn Loop track is a 3-4 hour tramping track located in the Mavora Lakes Conservation Park and is suitable for families .
Piano Flat
The Ngahere Ara Track is 30 minutes return, an easy loop track starts beside the children's playground and is best walked in an anti-clockwise direction.
