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White Island

Pōhutuwai / White Island

White Island is an island in Southland, Southland.

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White Island: 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 island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit White Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 White Island — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near Bluff (24 km) · places near Invercargill (50 km)

    Coordinates: -46.74689, 168.47334. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near White Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit White Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near White Island?

    Nearby: Dog Island Lighthouse (beach, 14 km), Te Kanawera / Stirling Point (beach, 22 km), Tiwai Point (beach, 23 km), Awarua / Bluff Harbour (beach, 27 km), Waipapa Point (beach, 38 km), Leask Bay (beach, 38 km).

    Is White Island worth visiting?

    White Island is listed as a notable island in Southland on Spotwander.