The Best Rock Climbing Routes in Southland

This ultra-classic Darran Mountains test-piece provides a long and varied day of mountaineering with a feel of remoteness despite its relative proximity to the main Milford Sound road. Expect exposure, scrambling, glaciated terrain and spectacular views on a clear day....

The north ridge of Mt Moir is a long and tricky alpine rock ridge with sustained technical difficulties and some easy pitched climbing both on ascent and descent. It's best climbed when the route is predominantly clear of snow but it's worth taking an ice axe and crampons just in case....