Pole of Inaccessibility

The location furtherest away from a road or the coast.

Located in the Arawhata River valley on a remote part of the southern West Coast, the New Zealand Pole of Inaccessibility is the perfect spot to avoid anyone else. It’s even inspired multiple people to try undertake expeditions to reach it themselves!

About this map

Created as part of the 30 Day Map Challenge in 2024, with the Pole’s location originally devised as part of the Far from Any Road map.

Data: LINZ (CC-BY-4.0)

Software: AerialOD

Location

West Coast

New Zealand