Southland Region

Lakes and waterfalls in Southland Region

Fiordland’s glacial landscape is defined by its dramatic water features, including Lake Hauroko, New Zealand's deepest lake at 462 meters. This collection highlights iconic cascades like the 580-meter Sutherland Falls and the 162-meter Bowen Falls in Milford Sound. The list also includes the reflective Mirror Lakes along the Milford Road and Lake Manapouri, known for its numerous islands and indented coastline. These sites showcase the region's geological diversity, from towering multi-tiered waterfalls to expansive wilderness lakes within a UNESCO World Heritage area.

Lakes and Waterfalls — Map

Thorney¿? / CC-BY-SA-3.0

A

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park is a national park in the south-west corner of South Island of New Zealand.

Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0

B

Mirror Lakes

Mirror Lakes are a set of lakes lying north of Lake Te Anau and immediately to the west of the road from Te Anau to Milford Sound in New…

Pseudopanax / Public domain

C

Lake Manapouri

Lake Manapouri is located in the South Island of New Zealand. The lake is situated within the Fiordland National Park and the wider region…

Pseudopanax / Public domain

D

Hineteawa / Bowen Falls

The Bowen Falls, also known as Lady Bowen Falls, is a popular tourist attraction at Milford Sound, a fiord in New Zealand.

Bernard Spragg. NZ / CC0

E

Stirling Falls

A 151-meter-high waterfall in Milford Sound that drops from a hanging valley between the Elephant and Lion mountains.

Karora / Public domain

F

Humboldt Falls

A 275-meter-high waterfall in the Hollyford Valley. The falls descend in three distinct tiers and are reached via a short forest walk from the Hollyford Road.

Johnragla / CC BY-SA 3.0

G

Routeburn Falls

Cascading falls located along the Routeburn Track near the Routeburn Falls Hut, overlooking the North Branch of the Routeburn Valley.

H

Lake Hauroko

Lake Hauroko is the deepest lake in New Zealand. The lake, which is 462 metres deep, is located in a mountain valley in Fiordland National…

I

Sutherland Falls

One of New Zealand's tallest waterfalls, falling 580 meters in three leaps from Lake Quill. It is accessible via a side trip from the Milford Track.

Other Lists

Southland Essentials Mountain Peaks Coastal Wonders Museums & History