Tunnel Cave
About
Tunnel Cave, on South Island, is a viewpoint reached via Clifden Gorge Road in Eastern Bush. Visitors heading there should plan for a rural drive through Southland rather than a stop on a town street, and the Clifden area sits well south of the main tourist centres.
The viewpoint holds a 4.7 out of 5 average across 271 reviews, a tally that reflects steady approval from those who make the trip. Getting there from Queenstown, Dunedin or Te Anau involves a substantial drive along southern routes, while travellers coming from Christchurch, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka or Kaikoura cross a longer stretch of the South Island. The setting lies in the Clifden Gorge area of Southland, at the southern end of the island's road network.
More information on the site is published at http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/clifden-caves/. The Clifden Gorge Road address in Eastern Bush is the reference point for the final approach.
South Island seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so summer falls from December to February and winter from June to August. Ferries serve Stewart Island and the Hauraki Gulf islands, and a Cook Strait service links the country's two main islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of business is Tunnel Cave?
Tunnel Cave is a viewpoint on South Island, and its official page sits at http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/clifden-caves/. Visitors heading there should plan around the island's seasons, which run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February.
What should first-time visitors expect at Tunnel Cave?
First-time visitors to Tunnel Cave should expect a viewpoint on South Island rather than a staffed attraction. Rugby union is followed closely nationwide and the national team plays in black, so a visit can easily be paired with local sporting interest, and Polynesian settlers reached New Zealand around the thirteenth century with British colonisation following from 1840.
How do visitors rate Tunnel Cave?
Tunnel Cave holds a rating of 4.7/5 from 271 reviews, placing it among the well-regarded stops on South Island. That score reflects visitor impressions of the viewpoint itself rather than any guided service.
Is Tunnel Cave easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on South Island?
Tunnel Cave can be worked into a South Island itinerary alongside places such as Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura. Ferries reach Waiheke, the Hauraki Gulf islands and Stewart Island, while a Cook Strait service links the two main islands, so onward travel around the region is straightforward.
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