TRIP 6 LOWER SOUTH ISLAND
The Southern Scenic Route is extremely beautiful with a photogenic mix of lush green forest, commanding mountain ranges and sparkling lakes.
TRIP 6
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riginally conceived by the people of Tūātapere in 1985 when they decided to formally share the perfection of this path with visitors, the Southern Scenic Route has admirers from all over the world. Head south on SH 94 through The Key, Fiordland’s gateway, to Mossburn. From here, you’ll make your way north through flat, lush farm land and stop at Athol on SH 6, where you can enjoy scenes of raw New Zealand beauty. Kingston is up next, a pretty pit stop before the drive to Queenstown with views of The Remarkables mountain range. As you approach Queenstown, the road winds around the soft curves of shimmering Lake Wakatipu. ABOVE: Around the Mountains Cycle trail © Southland Tourism RIGHT: Bennetts Bluff, Lake Wakatipu © Destination Queenstown FAR RIGHT: White Hill wind farm, Mossburn © Getty Images
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Te Anau
Te Anau to Kingston via SH 94 & SH 96 1hr 26min, 126km
Kingston to Queenstown via SH 6 43min, 47.1km
