Slope Point
The southernmost point of New Zealand's South Island, with signposts pointing to the equator and Antarctica and trees bent by the wind.
Slope Point lies farther south than the famous Bluff and is the true southernmost point of the South Island. From the car park, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot across pasture to reach the yellow sign on the sea cliff. It shows that the equator is 5,140 km away and Antarctica is 4,803 km away. Along the way you will see trees shaped by constant southerly winds, growing almost flat against the ground. The site is on private farmland. The track closes during the September and October lambing season, and visitors should close the farm gates behind them.
Opening hours
Open all day (closed Sep-Oct during lambing season)
Nearby sights
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- Porpoise Bay
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse
- McLean Falls
- Cathedral Caves (Waipati)
- Lake Wilkie
- Florence Hill Lookout
- The Lost Gypsy Gallery