Visitors on a viewing platform overlooking the lake, with forest and mountain reflections in the still water.

South IslandWest Coast

Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati

A rainforest loop with viewpoints across Lake Matheson towards the mountains.

4.4 kmLoop
Fox Glacier / Weheka, South Island

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The trail

Fox Glacier / Weheka, South Island

The full circuit passes several lake viewpoints and a wetland. Reflections depend on calm weather. A shorter return trip reaches Jetty Lookout.

Before you go

  • The wheelchair-accessible option ends at Jetty Lookout: 2.4 km return. The full loop includes steps.

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Trailhead

Lake Matheson car park

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Trail information sourceDepartment of Conservation