Mount Nicholas Road in Fiordland Community

Mount Nicholas Road in Fiordland Community is a gravelled minor road and runs in an east-west direction starting from Mavora Lakes Road and ends in a cul-de-sac. This road is part of the bicycle routes Around the Mountains Cycle Trail, Temporary Around the Mountains Cycle Trail and Queenstown to Bluff Tour Aotearoa. Mount Nicholas Road also exists in Northern Community.

Road Type
minor road
Route
east-west

Viewpoint

  • Lake Te Anau Vista – approx. 30,2 km.
  • Te Anau Downs – approx. 32,2 km.
  • The Key Scenic View – approx. 32,7 km.
  • The Key Scenic View – approx. 32,7 km.
  • Eglinton Valley – approx. 33,6 km.
  • Five Mile Lookout – approx. 34,1 km.

Bus stops

  • Drop off Olivier – approx. 30,3 km.

Restaurants

  • Pioneer Café & Restaurant (burgers, fish, pasta, chicken, coffee shop, vegan options, vegetarian options) – approx. 32,3 km.

Campsite

  • Mavora Lake DoC camping – approx. 1,8 km.
  • Walker Creek Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). This is a small, scenic campsite in northern Fiordland beside the Eglinton River. – approx. 31,0 km.
  • Henry Creek Campsite (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 31,6 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. 32,5 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. 33,4 km.

Parking

  • Day parking – approx. 1,8 km.
  • Kiwi Burn Swingbridge carpark – approx. 5,5 km.
  • Eglinton River. Car park with a viewpoint – approx. 31,9 km.
  • Eglinton Valley – approx. 33,9 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Information board – approx. 5,5 km.
  • Campground information & fees – approx. 31,6 km.
  • DOC Info & Payment board – approx. 32,9 km.
  • A history of pastoral farming – approx. 33,6 km.
  • The Eglinton Valley – approx. 33,6 km.

Guest house

  • Norm's Place at Wetlands Road 35 – approx. 32,8 km.
  • Fjordlands Lodge – approx. 33,6 km.

Chalet

  • Fiordland National Park Lodge – approx. 32,3 km.