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Slope Point Walk
Slope Point is the southernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand
There is no road to Slope Point; it must be reached by a 20-minute walk following dilapidated yellow markers. There is no public access during the lambing season (September – November).
The land around Slope Point is used for sheep farming with no houses anywhere nearby. Eroded cliffs drop down to the sea below. An AA signpost there shows the distance to the Equator and the South Pole, and a small solar-powered lighthouse stands on farmland.
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DOC OtagoCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa |
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OK.
Josefine Hedlund -
Nice to walk next to some sheep.
Brenda Oomen -
Nice beaches and nice wildlife and nature.
Gilbert Zeno -
Most Southern part of the South Island.
Jeroen -
As far away from home we can get, really nice!
Sofia Anderson
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Don’t be bluffed that Bluff is the southern most point.
Take a walk out to Slope Point. The road out is sealed and the walk commences from the carpark. There are toilets here as well as a memorial to those who have lost their lives in this area. The walk to the Point is easy but it is on private land so please respect that. There are no fences along the cliff edges so stay away and keep children close. Well worth the walk.
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Short walk to the viewpoint.
Stay close to the fence to avoid a detour. Nice view and saw a white rainbow (halo).
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Quite nice to be at the most southern point of the New Zealand mainland, but a little unspectacular.
Formation of trees shaped by the wind are nearby.
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Nice scenery in the southernmost part of the South Island.
Jump from the cliff in the cold, clean water if you are crazy enough.
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Nice to walk next to some sheep.
We were the only people there because it was early in the morning - so that is a tip.
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Take a 15 minute walk to the Southernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand and soak in the amazing view from the cliffs over the ocean!
Next stop is the South Pole!!
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Slope Point is the southern most point of New Zealand.
The walk is easy and you can see the distance between you and the equator/south pole.
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Nice and short walk to the most southern part of New Zealand!
The distance to the South Pole and the equator are pointed, so you can make fun photos with that. The landscape around is really beautiful!
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It was really cool to walk to Slope Point and be as fas away as possible from home.
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Don’t be bluffed that Bluff is the southern most point.
Take a walk out to Slope Point. The road out is sealed and the walk commences from the carpark. There are toilets here as well as a memorial to those who have lost their lives in this area. The walk to the Point is easy but it is on private land so please respect that. There are no fences along the cliff edges so stay away and keep children close. Well worth the walk.
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Short walk to the viewpoint.
Stay close to the fence to avoid a detour. Nice view and saw a white rainbow (halo).
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Quite nice to be at the most southern point of the New Zealand mainland, but a little unspectacular.
Formation of trees shaped by the wind are nearby.
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Nice scenery in the southernmost part of the South Island.
Jump from the cliff in the cold, clean water if you are crazy enough.
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Nice to walk next to some sheep.
We were the only people there because it was early in the morning - so that is a tip.
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Slope Point is the southern most point of New Zealand.
The walk is easy and you can see the distance between you and the equator/south pole.
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Take a 15 minute walk to the Southernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand and soak in the amazing view from the cliffs over the ocean!
Next stop is the South Pole!!
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Nice and short walk to the most southern part of New Zealand!
The distance to the South Pole and the equator are pointed, so you can make fun photos with that. The landscape around is really beautiful!
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It was really cool to walk to Slope Point and be as fas away as possible from home.
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Stunning scenery, easy walk to the southern most point of the South Island.
Drive a little further on past the carpark into the next bay to view the huge sea cave.