Southland · Hiking

Rodger Inlet Bushline Route

2.3 mi
one way
3,078 ft
climb
3,646 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Rodger Inlet Bushline Route is a 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Southland, New Zealand, inside Fiordland National Park. It runs between about 670 ft and 3,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,080 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Manapouri, about 22 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hindley Peak, Cleughearn Peak and Knoll Peak. For camping, Monowai Campsite is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Conditions and forecast

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