LakeHidden gem

Lake Hauroko

Tuatapere, Southland

New Zealand's deepest lake, reached by gravel on a long back road.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

A deep, forest-edged lake in the south-west corner of Fiordland. The road in is gravel and long, but the reward is silence and a seldom-visited lake.

Good to know

  • Gravel road, allow time
  • No cell coverage
  • Bring supplies
Getting there
Gravel Hauroko Burn Road
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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