# Slope Point

> The southernmost point of the South Island mainland, marked by a signpost on a windswept clifftop and reached on a 20-minute walk across farmland.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-slope-point/

The southernmost point of the South Island mainland, marked by a signpost on a windswept clifftop and reached on a 20-minute walk across farmland. Stock may be present, so close gates. Access can be restricted during lambing in spring, so look for notices.

- **Nearest town:** Invercargill, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -46.6766, 169.0004

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–March and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Catlins coast from Balclutha to Invercargill](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-catlins-southern-scenic/)

## Nearby

- [Curio Bay Petrified Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-curio-bay-petrified-forest/) – 8 km
- [Waipapa Point Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-waipapa-point-lighthouse/) – 15 km
- [McLean Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mclean-falls/) – 23 km
- [Cathedral Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-cathedral-caves/) – 26 km

## FAQs

### Where is Slope Point?

Slope Point is in Invercargill, New Zealand, at GPS -46.6766, 169.0004.

### Which road trips pass Slope Point?

Slope Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Catlins coast from Balclutha to Invercargill.

### What is there to see near Slope Point?

Places worth a stop nearby: Curio Bay Petrified Forest (8 km), Waipapa Point Lighthouse (15 km), McLean Falls (23 km) and Cathedral Caves (26 km).

### When is the best time to visit Slope Point?

The most pleasant months are usually February–March and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)