New Zealand Panorama from Monument Hill, Lake Manapouri, New Zealand
This is a fantastic view point above Lake Manapouri in Fjordland, New Zealand with spectacular views of Lake Manapouri and the surrounding mountains.
The access is by boat or kayak only. So you really need to work for it. From the beach a walking trail leads up to the view point, The last 50m involve a scramble.
More info
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/monument-track/
The access is by boat or kayak only. So you really need to work for it. From the beach a walking trail leads up to the view point, The last 50m involve a scramble.
More info
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/monument-track/
Photography Tips
I went there during the day, but would be wonderful to explore sunrise and sunset.
Travel Information
This track starts and finishes in Hope Arm on Lake Manapouri, Fiordland, 2 km north of the Hope Arm Hut. To get to the start of the track you can travel by water taxi, private boat or kayak.
From the beach track marker, it is a short but challenging 290 metre climb to The Monument summit, through forest onto the ridge then above bushline. Extreme caution is advised as there are exposed sections with crumbling rock and narrow ledges. At one point there is a chain anchored into the rock to help you.
To get to Manapouri from Te Anau (21 km, 20 minutes drive), follow the Manapouri - Te Anau Highway.
From the beach track marker, it is a short but challenging 290 metre climb to The Monument summit, through forest onto the ridge then above bushline. Extreme caution is advised as there are exposed sections with crumbling rock and narrow ledges. At one point there is a chain anchored into the rock to help you.
To get to Manapouri from Te Anau (21 km, 20 minutes drive), follow the Manapouri - Te Anau Highway.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:00 - 21:11
| current local time: 19:43
Photo Themes
hike
Lake
Mountain Lake
moutains
Panoramic View
View
Locations
Fjordland
Monument Hill
Lake Manapouri
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