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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Mulholland Road,
Eyre Mountains
A scenic picnic area and basic campsite nestled in the foothills of the Eyre Mountains beside a river, with a wood barbeque and a toilet.
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.
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.
Piano Flat
The Piano Flat Loop Track is signposted off the Ngahere Ara Track. It continues through beech forest and includes reminders of early saw-milling days.
