What is there to see between Dunedin and Te Anau?
Best stops along Te Anau to Dunedin drive
- Te Anau Lion Lookout Point. Scenic spot.
- Clifden Suspension Bridge. Historical landmark.
- Clifden Caves. Scenic spot.
- Eglinton Valley. Scenic spot.
- Athol Gallery. Art gallery.
- Welcome Rock – Meet the High Country. Tours.
- Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre. Heritage museum.
- Maple Glen.
How far is the divide from Milford Sound?
The two towns are only about 40 miles apart, but it’s 40 miles over the the Southern Alps’ Main Divide. For those of us without wings, our road is 180 miles and a ~4 hour trip each way. On our day trip to Milford Sound, we were lucky to have Greg as our GreatSights bus driver / tour guide.
How long does the Southern Scenic Route take?
The 200-kilometre (124 mile) drive between Te Anau and Invercargill via Tuatapere takes approximately 2.5 hours by car and is sealed the entire way.
Where is the divide in New Zealand?
Elevation of The Divide, Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
What is the divide in NZ?
Main Divide is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island of New Zealand.
Is Milford Sound worth the drive?
Regarding concerns about time, you have to realize that although the drive to Milford Sound is a lengthy one, it is also an extremely scenic drive. Really, the drive out to Milford Sound is half the appeal. If you have a rental car, there are many opportunities to stop along the way and you definitely should.
Where should I stop between Dunedin and Queenstown?
On the most direct route from Queenstown to Dunedin the best stops are Arrowtown, Kawarau Gorge, Champagne Gully, Clutha River, Clyde, Alexandra, Bellview Wetlands Reserve, Mt Stuart Reserve, and Lake Waihola.
Where is the main divide New Zealand?
Main Divide is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island of New Zealand).
Does New Zealand have an army?
The Army is part of the New Zealand Defence Force – a Force for New Zealand – and works closely with the Navy and the Air Force as well as other Government and non-government agencies.
Is Milford Sound the wettest place on earth?
Milford Sound is the wettest inhabited place in New Zealand, and one of the wettest places in the world! The mean annual rainfall in Milford Sound is 6,813mm, and it rains there on average 182 days a year. Over the course of 24 hours, 250mm of rain can fall in the area.