# The Chasm

> A short walk through beech forest leads to a viewing platform above the Cleddau River where the water has carved smooth potholes in the rock.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-the-chasm/

A short walk through beech forest leads to a viewing platform above the Cleddau River where the water has carved smooth potholes in the rock. The walk takes about 20 minutes return from the car park. It is a good rest stop on the road down to Milford Sound.

- **Nearest town:** Te Anau, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -44.7275, 168.0030

## Good to know

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

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-milford-road/)

## Nearby

- [Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-homer-tunnel/) – 4 km
- [Milford Sound / Piopiotahi](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-milford-sound-foreshore/) – 9 km
- [Routeburn Track Shelter](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-routeburn-shelter/) – 17 km
- [Mirror Lakes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mirror-lakes/) – 28 km

## FAQs

### Where is The Chasm?

The Chasm is in Te Anau, New Zealand, at GPS -44.7275, 168.0030.

### Which road trips pass The Chasm?

The Chasm is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel.

### What is there to see near The Chasm?

Places worth a stop nearby: Homer Tunnel (4 km), Milford Sound / Piopiotahi (9 km), Routeburn Track Shelter (17 km) and Mirror Lakes (28 km).

### When is the best time to visit The Chasm?

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