The Southern Scenic Route
La Riviera is a great base for the Southern Secnic Route
The Southern Scenic Route is a tourist highway in New Zealand linking Queenstown, Fiordland, Te Anau and the iconic Milford Road to Dunedin via, Riverton, Invercargill and The Catlins. One of the world's great undiscovered drives.
Te Anau (Fiordland)
146km from Riverton (1hour 45min drive)
The townships of Te Anau are the gateways to Fiordland National Park. This area offers a wide variety of activity options. Visiting the incredible grandeur of Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, or undertaking any of the short walks and multiday hiking trails, are some of the key attractions to the region.
Riverton / Aparima
Home of La Riviera Guest House
Poised on the south coast of Southland, Riverton is an eclectic town surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Thirty km from Invercargill, Riverton's population is an interesting mix of artists and fishermen. The town spans Jacob's River Estuary, a picturesque location framed by the vast, sweeping coastline.
Invercargill
40km from Riverton (40min drive)
Invercargill is New Zealand’s southernmost city, the commercial hub of Southland, and has a population of 52,000 people. Invercargill has a large network of parks and gardens near the city centre. There are also many walking and cycling opportunities around the city.
Queenstown
200km from Riverton (2.5hr drive)
Surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu. With a reputation as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier four season visitor destination, the cosmopolitan lake and alpine resort has the perfect mix of action and relaxation.