Things to do in South Island, New Zealand: The Best Piers & Boardwalks

October 16, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including The Mole (Sea Wall), Picton Sound, Glenorchy Lagoon Boardwalk, Greymouth Breakwater, Oamaru Harbour, Lyttelton Harbour, Stead Street Wharf, John Wilson Drive.
Restaurants in South Island

1. The Mole (Sea Wall)

55 Moana St Portobello, Aramoana 9082 New Zealand
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

The Mole (Sea Wall)

2. Picton Sound

Picton New Zealand +64 3-573 8994
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 282 reviews

Picton Sound

Reviewed By Sandy817 - Phoenix, United States

It was beautiful coming into Picton on the Celebrity Solstice and we were glad we got up to see the ship dock here. It is a lovely small town & there was an outdoor market the day we were there.

3. Glenorchy Lagoon Boardwalk

Lake Road between Oban St & Glenorchy Paradise Rd, Glenorchy New Zealand +64 3-442 7935 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/3065268134264d57848861c614960189.aspx
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

Glenorchy Lagoon Boardwalk

Reviewed By KirstySky - Queenstown, New Zealand

Beautiful walk with reflections in the lagoon if you chance it on a fine and calm day. Takes about 40 mins to do the loop from the town centre depending on your walking speed and how long you want to sit on one of the benches to soak up the views.

4. Greymouth Breakwater

Southern Breakwater, Greymouth New Zealand
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
13%
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Greymouth Breakwater

Reviewed By SunainaA19 - New Delhi, India

One can endlessly watch as the waves break on the huge black rocks underneath and around the lookout point. Even though the viewing platform is quite high above the sea the roar of the sea is deafening and in between you even get the spray from the waves as they crash endlessly against the breakwater.The glorious sunset over the Tasman Sea was a sight to see from here.

5. Oamaru Harbour

Oamaru New Zealand http://www.waitaki.govt.nz/our-council/councilproperty/oamaruharbour/Pages/default.aspx
Excellent
58%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
3%
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0%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Oamaru Harbour

Reviewed By leonardd530

A lovely area to have a picnic. Plenty of room to park a motorhome and brew youself and cuppa, a nice cafe if in a car. Nice clean toilets, BBQ's to use and a garden area with play equipment for the kids. Nice.

6. Lyttelton Harbour

Lyttelton 2004 New Zealand +64 3-328 9093 [email protected]
Excellent
38%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 66 reviews

Lyttelton Harbour

Reviewed By Markpq

Plenty to see and do Some awesome eateries and plenty of history if you know where to look great bars on the Main Street It’s quirky and cool

7. Stead Street Wharf

1 Tweed Street, Invercargill New Zealand http://www.icc.govt.nz/ServicesA-Z/ParksAndReserves/VisitOurParks/SteadStWharf.aspx
Excellent
28%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
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6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

Stead Street Wharf

Reviewed By 422iana - Dunedin, New Zealand

A little bit of history with the warf. The boat is a great place for kids to go and play. A great start to a 30 min run around the lagoon. It was very windy, but expect that is normal. Well formed path which would be great for a bike ride. Map attached in the pictures.

8. John Wilson Drive

Dunedin New Zealand
Excellent
36%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

John Wilson Drive

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