Stirling Point
The southern terminus of State Highway 1, marked by a yellow multi-directional signpost pointing to cities around the world and a giant anchor-chain sculpture. A must-visit on the South Island.
Stirling Point sits at the southern tip of Bluff. State Highway 1 runs all the way from Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand, to end here. The iconic yellow signposts show distances to London, New York, Antarctica and other places. Beside them, the Maui's Anchor chain sculpture represents the South Island as the anchor of Maui's canoe, echoing the other half of the anchor chain on Stewart Island. Stroll the Foveaux Strait coastal walkway, and on clear days you may see Stewart Island. Seaside restaurants serve Bluff oysters. Entry is free, and it is about 30 minutes' drive from Invercargill.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bluff Hill Lookout (Motupōhue)
- Bluff Oysters
- Bluff Maritime Museum
- Sandy Point Domain
- St Mary's Basilica
- First Church Invercargill
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca
- Bill Richardson Transport World