On-leadModerate
Foveaux Walkway: Stirling Point to Foveaux Memorial Lookout
Bluff · Southland · Out & Back
↑ 63 m gain↓ 63 m descenthigh 34 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT63 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 89
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill
03 214 4156
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
About Foveaux Walkway: Stirling Point to Foveaux Memorial Lookout
This long track follows 6.3 km as an out-and-back, near Bluff in Southland.
Expect moderate going, with around 63 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 89 reviews.