Notable waterfall · Southland, Southland
The Chasm
The Chasm is a waterfall in Southland, Southland.
The Chasm: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit The Chasm
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach The Chasm — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.72154, 167.94781. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Chasm
- Access Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Talbot · viewpoint · Southland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Mount Moir · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Belle · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Underwood · viewpoint · Southland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Darran Mountains · viewpoint · Southland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Philipps · viewpoint · Southland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Crosscut · viewpoint · Southland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sabre Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Karetai Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Wick Mountains · viewpoint · Southland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Gifford · viewpoint · Southland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Te Wera Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Tūhawaiki Mountain · viewpoint · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Christina · viewpoint · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Gunn · viewpoint · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Suter · viewpoint · Southland · ~15 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near The Chasm
- Sutherland Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Browne Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~127 km · Must-see
- De Lambert Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~3 km
- Cleddau Valley Vistas Waterfalls · waterfall · Southland · ~6 km
- Camp Oven Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~8 km
- Hineteawa / Bowen Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~8 km
- Sinks Bridge Waterfall · waterfall · Southland · ~10 km
- Giant Gate Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~10 km
- Cascade Peak · waterfall · Southland · ~12 km
- Lyttle Falls · waterfall · Southland · ~12 km
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Frequently asked
Is The Chasm flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for The Chasm yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Chasm?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Chasm?
Nearby: Access Peak (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Talbot (viewpoint, 6 km), Mount Moir (viewpoint, 8 km), Mount Belle (viewpoint, 8 km), Mount Underwood (viewpoint, 9 km), Darran Mountains (viewpoint, 9 km).
Is The Chasm worth visiting?
The Chasm is listed as a notable waterfall in Southland on Spotwander.