Driving Route : Rotorua - Christchurch - Invercargill

Day 14 : Te Anau to Invercargill

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Route Summary

Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.

	Travel time	Km	(Miles)
Te Anau - Invercargill	2 hrs	157	98
Totals for Day	2 hrs	157	98

Te Anau - Invercargill

157 km (98 miles)
Approximately 2 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway

Te Anau township sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau. From here, the delights of the Fiordland National Park are within easy reach, including the start of the world famous Milford Track. Cruise on the lakes, walk the tracks and explore the Te Ana-au Caves.

Choose between two routes to reach Invercargill. The longer, wilder route takes you past Lake Manapouri, then on to Clifden and Tuatapere, where you can investigate caves and discover the historic suspension bridge. Riverton, one of New Zealand's first settlements, has an excellent museum.

The road east runs through forested hills, valleys and river plain. Stop in Mandeville if you'd like to fly in a Tiger Moth, or by the Mataura River if you want to catch a trout. Gore is where you'll find the Hokonui Moonshine Museum, which showcases the region's illicit whisky-making past.

Invercargill is Southland's principal centre and the country's southernmost city. It is known for its elegant old department stores and wide, easy-to-navigate streets. Local food specialties include Bluff Oysters and blue cod.

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Te Anau and Manapouri, Fiordland:
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