Environment Data Insights

Murihiku Southland is characterised by its diverse and striking natural landscapes, which feature lush rainforests, rugged coastlines, and picturesque fiords. 

The region constitutes 12% of New Zealand’s land mass with 58% designated as public conservation estate, predominantly Fiordland National Park and Rakiura National Park.  There are 3,612 kms of coastline and three per cent of Murihiku Southland’s land cover is surface water including six of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 25 largest lakes (by surface area). There are tens of thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams, including the Waiau, Aparima, Ōreti, and Mataura rivers.

Below are some key indicators with more information on data sources available in the Technical Glossary and via links to other dashboards.