Waituna Lagoon tracks
Track category
Easy access short walk
Walking track
Description
Waituna Lagoon
Waituna Lagoon Boardwalk
Beach Track
Category: Walking track
Access to the spectacular, white quartz beach is on an unmarked track off Waituna Lagoon Road.
The beach walk begins with a gentle climb over a loose gravel bank. Once on the beach walking is easy and can be as long (or short) as you desire.
Boardwalk Track
Category: Easy access short walk
Time: 10 min return
Distance: 250 m one way
A 250-metre boardwalk winds through low-growing manuka and shrubs, emerging at a viewing shelter that overlooks Waituna Lagoon. Interpretation panels in the shelter provide a wealth of information on the area and it's fascinating inhabitants.
The lagoon is periodically open to the sea and its brackish waters are an important habitat for wildfowl, native fish and trout.
Outlet Track
Category: Walking track
Time: 1.5 hr one way
The lagoon outlet can be reached on foot along the beach or by small boat or kayak inside the lagoon at high tide or when the outlet is closed.
Getting there
Waituna Lagoon is situated 40km south east from Invercargill at the end of Waghorns Road.
Places to stay
There is no DOC accommodation at Waituna Lagoon.
Plan and prepare
Waituna Lagoon is situated on the southern coast of Southland. Be prepared for exposed weather conditions.
Guides and commercial tourism providers