Yes, it is the south end of SH1, the backbone of NZ's Road Network. A souvenir for visitors (by taking photos) of this sign post, plus an awesome view of Foveaux Strait and Stewart Island at the far background. But, that's all.
We had already done Cape Reinga (North Island) so had to do Stirling Point as we were in the area on the way to Slope point etc. there was not a lot open this was probably due to it being New Year’s Eve, but SLAP on the anti-sand fly lotion we got bit to pieces as a welcome to the area
Probably reflects the fact that it is about as far south as you can go on the mainland - luckily we didn't get the blustery conditions the others got but difficult nonetheless to believe it is summer here.A little more history here would help as obviously the area is steeped in history -looks to have been established about 1824 and it would have been a fascinating fishing and shipping town.
Worth the drive to Sterling point to see the signpost at the end of SH1, and walk around past the 'chain' to the old lighthouse / signal station where there are some interesting history boards to read.While at Bluff be sure to drive to the LOOKOUT which in January had EXCELLENT 360 degree views of the area incl in the Aluminium Smelter and Stewart Island in the distance. The work that's been done on the lookout path is much apprecitated - pin pointing things of interest to look out for.
Well it is not the southernmost point of the south island (that is Slope Point about 50 km away) it it the end of NZ Hwy 1 and has an interesting signpost. There is also a nice little park for walking.
took a picture and did the silly touristy pictures, afterwards we went for a walk around near the coast. Awesome walking path that follows off from the car park, climbed around on the rocks near the water and then walked around and saw the scenery for a bit. Was quite a nice activity
インバカーゴから20km、ツワモノは自転車でも行きます。ブラフは写真スポットがたくさん。中でもスターリンポイント、だったと思いますが、そこらへんは美しいです。トランピングコースも充実、半島を一周するのは現地人と一緒に行く方がいいと思いますが、ガッツがあれば三時間弱でまわれます。途中にパウワをとれる場所が何箇所かあり。潮の満ち引きを調べてから行くと、かなりとれるそうです。
We were here during the weekend of the Oyster Festival which they held up next to where the oyster boats come in, we stayed across the road at Landsend Boutique Hotel, Sterling Point being the most southern end of Highway 1 over looking the Foreaux straits some of the most treacherous at times, wonderful to come take photos also a path track up to a lookout, we never did high winds were blowing around at the time and it was that go through you cold....
This sign post is a great pointer to places more well known and recognised. Great photo opportunities and brilliant views across Foveaux Straits. A little more on history boards would have just made this site excellent.
Seen so many friends photographed at this spectacular spot.Every tourist needs to stop here!l Last stop at bottom of South Island,and what a view to the south. So rugged but so beautiful.