Slope Point Walk

Slope Point Walk

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21 Rankers Reviews

19 Face-to-Face

4 Waikawa

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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.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandSouthlandWaikawa

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-46.658921785671

168.948962593079

Latitude
-46.658921785671
Longitude
168.948962593079

Nearby

Reviews

    • Short walk to the viewpoint.
    • Nice to walk next to some sheep.
    • We were the only one there at that moment.
    • OK.
    • As far away from home we can get, really nice!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 1
    5%
    9/10 5
    24%
    8/10 8
    38%
    7/10 5
    24%
    6/10 0
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    5/10 2
    10%
    4/10 0
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    3/10 0
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  • 4.0/5

    Awesome when windy, great waves, sit and enjoy it.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Nice beaches and nice wildlife and nature.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 3.5/5

    Short walk to the viewpoint.

    Stay close to the fence to avoid a detour. Nice view and saw a white rainbow (halo).

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 3.5/5

    Just a short way to the most southern point of the South Island.

    Nice view!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 3.5/5

    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.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Nice scenery in the southernmost part of the South Island.

    Jump from the cliff in the cold, clean water if you are crazy enough.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 3.5/5

    We were the only one there at that moment.

    Nice place to take some pictures.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 2.5/5

    Most Southern part of the South Island.

    Good views but not spectacular.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Good place, nice 20 minute walk, stunning view, the lowest point in New Zealand.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 4.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015

  • 2.5/5

    OK.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.0/5

    Nice beaches and nice wildlife and nature.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 3.5/5

    Short walk to the viewpoint.

    Stay close to the fence to avoid a detour. Nice view and saw a white rainbow (halo).

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 3.5/5

    Just a short way to the most southern point of the South Island.

    Nice view!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Awesome when windy, great waves, sit and enjoy it.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

  • 3.5/5

    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.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Nice scenery in the southernmost part of the South Island.

    Jump from the cliff in the cold, clean water if you are crazy enough.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 3.5/5

    We were the only one there at that moment.

    Nice place to take some pictures.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 4.5/5

    Good place, nice 20 minute walk, stunning view, the lowest point in New Zealand.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 4.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015

  • 2.5/5

    Most Southern part of the South Island.

    Good views but not spectacular.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    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!!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Somehow unspectacular but a magic place.

    Fantastic spot with an awesome view.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 3.5/5

    As far away from home we can get, really nice!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    It was really cool to walk to Slope Point and be as fas away as possible from home.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 2.5/5

    OK.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.0/5

    The most southerly point in New Zealand.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    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.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    It is funny to be in the most southern point in that island.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013