Where to find us for your jet boat trip on Lake Hauroko and the Wairaurahiri River. Day trips leave from the Lake Hauroko jetty, about 45 minutes from Tuatapere, and we pick up and drop off at Tuatapere, the Rarakau Lodge car park, Teal Bay Hut and Waitutu Forest Lodge.
Below are maps of each point and driving routes from Te Anau, Invercargill, Queenstown and Tuatapere. Drive times are approximate, so allow a little extra. More answers on our Trip Info page.
The main departure point for day trips, at the end of Lillburn Valley Road, about 45 minutes’ drive from Tuatapere. There’s a car park, slipway and jetty on the south-east shore of the lake.
Get directionsCan’t drive out to the lake? We can collect you in Tuatapere on the Southern Scenic Route. The pick-up spot is arranged when you book.
Get directionsThe start and finish of the Hump Ridge Track and the eastern end of the South Coast Track, at the end of Papatotara Coast Road. Secure parking available.
Get directionsA 12-bunk DOC hut on the southern shore of Lake Hauroko, reached by boat. Drop-offs and pick-ups for trampers, hunters and pack-rafters.
View on Google MapsOn the west bank of the Wairaurahiri River near the river mouth, with the DOC Wairaurahiri Hut close by. Reached by jet boat, on foot via the South Coast Track, or by helicopter.
View on Google MapsChoose where you’re heading for routes from Te Anau, Invercargill, Queenstown, Dunedin and Tuatapere.
Head south through Manapouri, then via Blackmount to Clifden. Just past Clifden on State Highway 99, turn onto Lillburn Valley Road for the last 32 km to the lake.
Open directionsThe quickest way is inland via Otautau to Clifden, then Lillburn Valley Road for the last 32 km. Prefer the coast? Take the Southern Scenic Route through Riverton and Tuatapere instead.
Open directionsHead south via Kingston and Mossburn, then through Otautau to Clifden and onto Lillburn Valley Road. Allow plenty of time, or break the drive with a night nearby.
Open directionsThe closest town. Head north on State Highway 99 for about 13 km towards Clifden, then turn onto Lillburn Valley Road for the last 32 km to the lake.
Open directionsHead south through Manapouri and Clifden to Tuatapere, then take Papatotara Road and follow Papatotara Coast Road to the very end.
Open directionsHead inland via Otautau to Tuatapere (or along the coast via Riverton), then take Papatotara Road and Papatotara Coast Road to the end of the road.
Open directionsHead south via Kingston, Mossburn and Otautau to Tuatapere, then out along Papatotara Coast Road.
Open directionsFrom Tuatapere, take Papatotara Road and follow Papatotara Coast Road to the very end, where the Hump Ridge Track starts.
Open directionsHead south through Manapouri and Blackmount, joining State Highway 99 at Clifden for the run into Tuatapere.
Open directionsThe quickest way is inland via Otautau. For the scenic drive, take the Southern Scenic Route along the coast through Riverton instead (a little longer).
Open directionsHead south via Kingston and Mossburn, then through Otautau to Tuatapere.
Open directionsHead south on State Highway 1 through Balclutha to Mataura, then west across Southland via Drummond and Otautau to Tuatapere.
Open directionsDrive times are Google Maps estimates and approximate. Allow extra time and check road conditions before you set off. Not driving? We pick up from Tuatapere.
Pick a trip, or call Roffy on 027 672 4222 to arrange a time and pick-up point.
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