Borland Nature Walk
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This easy loop track in Fiordland forest in Monowai is suitable for families.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This is a loop track walk. From Borland Lodge, head towards the Borland Road gate where you will find signs for the start of the nature walk.
The walk leads through gentle Fiordland forest with a variety of plant types, many small bush birds and a picturesque creek. It is a great place to spot flowering pikiraki/mistletoe in summer.
Getting there
This walk starts from Borland Lodge (Borland Road), in Monowai, Fiordland.
Lake Monowai and the Borland Road are located about 67 km from Te Anau (1 hour), and 120 km from Invercargill (1 hour 45 min) and can be accessed via the Southern Scenic Route.
From Te Anau
Drive south via the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway and onto the Blackmount-Redcliff Rd. After 55 km (about 40 min), turn right into Lake Monowai Rd just north of the Blackmount School. Follow signs to Borland Lodge or Lake Monowai (both reached after about 20 min).
From Invercargill
Drive 77 km to Clifden (65 min) then head north on the Clifden-Blackmount Rd (25 km, 20 min) until turning left into the Lake Monowai Rd, just north of the Blackmount School. Follow signs to Borland Lodge or Lake Monowai (both reached after about 20 min).
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track