Tokanui v2

Tokanui

A place to recharge, refuel and then continue your journey.

Tokanui - means "big rock" or "many rocks".

The Tokanui township has a population of about 160 and is a service centre for the South Catlins community which is primarily involved in sheep/beef and dairy farming. An active community supports a primary school, playcentre, volunteer first response units (fire and ambulance), Medical Centre and Toy library.

History - Tokanui was settled in about 1883. It grew quickly to become a busy central service centre for the surrounding district and a main stop for the railway for more than 40 years (opened 1911 and closed 1966). Timber and flax mills were booming industries in those years so the railway became a regular and reliable way of shifting their products. )

 Attractions/Services:

  • Where to Stay
  • Food and Services including garage, shop, tavern/bistro.
  • Park with children’s playground and skate park.
  • Campervan waste dumping station and recycling area.

Location: 45 minutes from Invercargill, 1 hour 40 minutes drive from Balclutha