Tahakopa
New Zealand · OtagoNZ
Locality in Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealand
Tahakopa is a small settlement in The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located 25 kilometres northeast of Waikawa on the Tahakopa River. On 17 February 1915, Tahakopa became the terminus of the Catlins River Branch railway and retained this status until the branch line was closed on 27 February 1971. From the line's opening until 12 August 1956, a railway locomotive depot was based in the village. The old station building and goods shed still stand today.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -46.517, 169.383
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Tahakopa
Set in Otago, New Zealand, Tahakopa is a place. Its strongest draws are nature. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Tahakopa
Nature in Tahakopa
(1)The nature shortlist for Tahakopa: Geological Formations. It is a direct read of Tahakopa's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Tahakopa rewards a slow approach — a hub in Otago, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Pacific/Auckland on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Tahakopa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tahakopa known for?
- Travellers associate Tahakopa with nature. It sits in Otago, New Zealand.
- What can you do in Tahakopa?
- Tahakopa is tagged with Geological Formations, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Tahakopa located?
- Tahakopa belongs to Otago, New Zealand, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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