Upper Mararoa and Winton Burn 4WD access track

Freshwater fishing location

Fishing at Mararoa River

Upper Mararoa and Winton Burn 4WD access track marks a recorded fishing access for Mararoa River in the Southland Fish & Game management region. Use the map to identify the access location, read the supplied approach notes and confirm the rules for the exact waterway section before travelling.

This record helps with trip planning but does not establish public access, indicate current river conditions or guarantee that fishing is open. Check signs at the location and obtain landholder permission wherever the approach crosses private property.

Plan the approach

Access notes for Upper Mararoa and Winton Burn 4WD access track

There is a 4WD track along the eastern side of North Mavora Lake that provides vehicle access to the upper Mararoa River and the Winton Burn. There is a locked gate at the start of this track and you need to contact the Invercargill Department of Conservation office for an access key. Please drive considerately as wilful 4WD damage may result in further limitations to access.

Keep exploring

Fishing access near Upper Mararoa and Winton Burn 4WD access track

These are the nearest mapped records in the same fishing management region. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving or walking distances.

• North Mavora Lake camping areaMavora Lakes · about 579 m away
• North Mavora Lake Boat RampMavora Lakes · about 952 m away
• South Mavora LakeMavora Lakes · about 3.3 km away
• Mararoa Swing BridgeMararoa River · about 5.4 km away

Before you fish

Official Southland fishing regulations

No reviewed water-specific match is available for Mararoa River. Use the official 2026/2027 regional guide and locate the exact water and section before fishing.