Eglinton River in Fiordland Community

Eglinton River in Fiordland Community is a river. Eglinton River is also known as Upokororo. Ⓦ.

Waterway Type
river

Campsite

  • Walker Creek Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). This is a small, scenic campsite in northern Fiordland beside the Eglinton River. – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Totara Campsite. This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. Camping area suitable for larger vehicles with sites sheltered by lush beech forest – approx. 6,7 km.
  • Mackay Creek Campsite. This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. A quiet campsite with views of the Eglinton Valley. Fly fish in the river or explore nearby short walks. – approx. 7,9 km.
  • Deer Flat Campsite. This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. Camp beside the Eglinton River in a grassy area surrounded by small pockets of beech forest. Fly fish in the river. – approx. 14,7 km.
  • Henry Creek Campsite (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 15,4 km.
  • Kiosk Creek Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. There are spectacular views of glacial moraine deposits. – approx. 17,7 km.
  • Upper Eglinton Campsite. This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. Walking and tramping tracks nearby, including the Earl Mountain Tracks. There are magnificent valley views. Fly fish in the river. – approx. 22,7 km.

Chalet

  • Fiordland National Park Lodge – approx. 11,9 km.

Attraction

  • Te Ana-au Glow-Worm Caves – approx. 24,9 km.

Tourist information offices

  • DOC Info & Payment board – approx. 7,5 km.
  • The Eglinton Valley – approx. 8,4 km.
  • A history of pastoral farming – approx. 8,4 km.
  • Campground information & fees – approx. 15,4 km.
  • Knobs Flat Visitor Centre – approx. 17,4 km.
  • DOC - Glowworm Caves – approx. 24,9 km.

Bus stops

  • Drop off Olivier – approx. 4,6 km.

Motel

  • Knobs Flat Accommodation [reception] – approx. 17,4 km.

Viewpoint

  • Eglinton Valley – approx. 8,4 km.
  • Lake Te Anau Vista – approx. 10,5 km.
  • Te Anau Downs – approx. 11,1 km.
  • Mirror Lakes (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 12,2 km.

Parking

  • Eglinton River. Car park with a viewpoint – approx. 5,9 km.
  • Eglinton Valley – approx. 9,2 km.

Restaurants

  • Pioneer Café & Restaurant (burgers, fish, pasta, chicken, coffee shop, vegan options, vegetarian options) – approx. 11,9 km.

Caravan site

  • Ellington Valley Camp – approx. 17,5 km.
Length 56.3
Protected area Fiordland National Park
Located in Southland District
Country New Zealand
Mouth Lake Te Anau
Tributary Retford Stream, Dunton Creek, Boyd Creek, Walker Creek, Mackay Creek
Has part Eglinton River West Branch, Eglinton River East Branch