Burnt Ridge Track
Located in Fiordland National Park and Lake Monowai/Borland Road area in the Fiordland region
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Introduction
This tramping track offers an easy walk from the Borland Lodge grounds to Lake Monowai, in Fiordland.3.8 km one way
Dog access
This easy tramping track starts from the Borland Lodge grounds and leads through forest and scrub to to the carpark at Lake Monowai.
This is a good track for children and families.
At Lake Monowai you can explore another easy track, Lake Monowai Peninsula Lookout Track, and enjoy lakeside views in this peaceful location.
If you are walking from Lake Monowai to Borland Lodge, consider combining with the Borland Nature Walk.
This track links Borland Lodge (on Borland Road) and the Lake Monowai car park in Monowai, Fiordland.
Lake Monowai and the Borland Road are located about 67 km from Te Anau (1 hour), and 120 km from Invercargill (1 hour 45 min) and can be accessed via the Southern Scenic Route.
From Te Anau
Drive south via the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway and onto the Blackmount-Redcliff Rd. After 55 km (about 40 min), turn right into Lake Monowai Rd just north of the Blackmount School.
Follow signs to Borland Lodge or Lake Monowai (both reached after about 20 min).
From Invercargill
Drive 77 km to Clifden (65 min) then head north on the Clifden-Blackmount Rd (25 km, 20 min) until turning left into the Lake Monowai Rd, just north of the Blackmount School.
Follow signs to Borland Lodge or Lake Monowai (both reached after about 20 min).
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 249 7924 |
| fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |