Southland
Invercargill to Bluff - AFFECTED
(North to South)
The start point in Invercargill is on Stead Street at the sign to Stead Street Wharf.
The shared walking and cycle track was opened in 2015 and Te Araroa Trust was a major funder of the initial section.
The track runs 10.5km along stopbanks adjacent to the New River Estuary and along the way you'll be treated to an area teeming with bird life.
The track exits onto Kekeno Place, which is a busy industrial area so take enormous care when coming off the end of the track then crossing the railway line back out to SH1. Take care as trains run regularly along this line.
There is a programme in place to make further progress towards Bluff, however for now it’s a 16km walk from Kekeno Pl along the Bluff Highway to Ocean Beach where the Foveaux Walkway starts.
They are also available at the Invercargill City Council (Esk St), the iSite at the Southland Museum and Art Gallery and at the Oyster Cove Restaurant (directly adjacent to the trail end in Bluff, open 7 days 11am-7.30pm).
Please note this is an ICC initiative done independently of Te Araroa Trust so TAT cannot guarantee availability or collection.
- Vehicles on road or track Take extreme care walking on SH1 roadside - wear hi-viz vest and/or pack cover
- Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
- Weather extremes
- Few water sources
- Take care crossing the railway line at Kekeno Pl
(North to South)
The start point in Invercargill is on Stead Street at the sign to Stead Street Wharf.
The shared walking and cycle track was opened in 2015 and Te Araroa Trust was a major funder of the initial section.
The track runs 10.5km along stopbanks adjacent to the New River Estuary and along the way you'll be treated to an area teeming with bird life.
The track exits onto Kekeno Place, which is a busy industrial area so take enormous care when coming off the end of the track then crossing the railway line back out to SH1. Take care as trains run regularly along this line.
There is a programme in place to make further progress towards Bluff, however for now it’s a 16km walk from Kekeno Pl along the Bluff Highway to Ocean Beach where the Foveaux Walkway starts.
They are also available at the Invercargill City Council (Esk St), the iSite at the Southland Museum and Art Gallery and at the Oyster Cove Restaurant (directly adjacent to the trail end in Bluff, open 7 days 11am-7.30pm).
Please note this is an ICC initiative done independently of Te Araroa Trust so TAT cannot guarantee availability or collection.
Bluff
Getting there/away
Invercargill - Campbelltown passenger service - 1 Lee St, Bluff - P: 03 212 7404
Stewart Island Experience Ferry Service - P: 0800 000 511 or 03 212 7660 - E: info@sie.co.nz
Lands End B & B - 10 Ward Parade, Stirling Point Bluff - P: 03 212 7575 - Restaurant on site
Resupply
4 Four Square Supermarket - 54 Gore St, Bluff - P: 03 212 8179
Stewart Island
Stewart Island does not form part of Te Araroa, however click HERE for more information around transport to/from the island, accommodation and walking.
- Keep to the track
- Respect private land
- Dogs on leash only
- No horses
- No firearms
- Wear hi-viz clothing/pack cover and don't use headphones
- Take all rubbish with you
- Use toilets provided in Invercargill and Bluff
- Wildlife Sanctuary - Avoid dune nesting sites; no dogs allowed off leash
(Start)
- Full range of amenities in Invercargill
- Toilets
- Shop
- Accommodation
(On Route)
- No amenities
(End)
- Full range of amenities in Bluff (limited) and back in Invercargill
- Carpark
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Shop
- Accommodation
