Overview

Hype:

The Boniface Water Gardens are an oxbow lake adjacent to the Waiau River. This viewpoint gives visitors an amazing view of the scenery.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
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Features:
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Lakes and Reservoirs
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Mountains
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Road Access is Dirt - Low Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • No Restrooms

Getting There

Navigate to -45.497187, 167.675372.

Location

Closest City or Region: Te Anau, New Zealand

Coordinates: -45.497187, 167.675372

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November 9, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye,

Story

We stopped at this overlook on the way back from the Kepler Track.

Pictures

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