South Borland Track
Located in Fiordland National Park and Lake Monowai/Borland Road area in the Fiordland region
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Introduction
This short tramping track goes between Borland Lodge and 6km along the Borland Road, Monowai, Fiordland.Seasonal restrictions
The Borland Road may be closed at any time.
Dog access
This short tramping track goes from Borland Road (6km along) down the forested valley to the Borland Lodge.
It has great limestone formations and provides good walking access to Eldrig Peak Route which starts near the top of the track.
From Borland Road (about 6km from the Borland Road access gate) the track drops down from the road, past impressive limestone cliffs and through beech forest, before joining the Borland Nature Walk and the Borland Road access gate.
From the Borland Lodge end, enter the Borland Nature Walk and join North Borland Track, then turn off at the junction up onto the South Borland Track to the road.
This walk starts from Borland Lodge (Borland Road) in Monowai, Fiordland, or from 6 km up the Borland Road.
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).
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
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 |