Southland District Layers

This index enables you to identify digital bathymetric surface models created by LINZ using third party data. This data provides a 3-dimensional model of the surface of the seafloor.

These surface models have been created by LINZ from third party single- or multi-beam data collected in the New Zealand coastal area since 2009. The polygons in the index show the extent of these gridded data models, and include descriptive information, such as the age and quality of the data.

The gridded surface models are not downloadable from the LINZ Data Service, but can be requested.

Please refer to the LINZ Bathymetric Index Data Dictionary for further information about the attributes of this dataset, and formats in which the data is available.

How to order the data:
Requests for the models should be sent to customersupport@linz.govt.nz with “Hydro Bathy Data” in the subject line. Requests must, as a minimum, specify the id and surf_name of the models of interest and the data format (see the options in Section 1.4 of the Bathymetric Data Dictionary).

It may take a few days to get the surface models generated from third party funded bathymetric data to you, as we need to confirm with the data owner that they are happy for their data to be released. The owner may attach conditions to the release of their data.

LINZ also holds publically funded bathymetric data for the New Zealand coastal area, which can be readily released under a Creative Commons licence for reuse. View our "NZ Bathymetric Surface Model Index" dataset to request this data.

The BLF55-NZVD2016 grid enables the conversion of normal-orthometric heights from the Bluff 1955 local vertical datum to the New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016 (NZVD2016).

The conversion value is represented by the attribute “O”, in metres.

This conversion and NZVD2016 are formally defined in the LINZ standard LINZS25009.

BLF55-NZVD2016 is published on a two arc-minute grid (approximately 3.6 kilometres) extending over the benchmarks that nominally define the extent of the Bluff 1955 vertical datum (168.2° E to 168.9° E, 46.3° S to 46.8° S).

The height conversion grid models the difference between the Bluff 1955 vertical datum and NZVD2016 using the LINZ GPS-levelling marks. From the GPS-levelling marks the expected accuracy of BLF55-NZVD2016 is better than 3 centimetres (95% Confidence interval).

More information on converting heights between vertical datums can be found on the LINZ website.

A sheet of salt water separated from the open sea by sand, shingle banks or a road embankment. The sheet of water between an offshore reef, esp. of coral, and mainland. The sheet of water within a ring or horseshoe shaped atoll.

Data Dictionary for lagoon_poly: apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?...

This layer is a component of the Topo250 map series. The Topo250 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland and Chatham Islands, at 1:250,000 scale.

Further information on Topo250: www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo250

Currents (non-gravitational) include either singly or in combination: ocean currents (wind and/or density driven), inter-oceanic equalising currents, currents of navigable rivers, river outflow effects offshore and other non-tidal flows.

S-57 Object Class: Current - non-gravitational

S-57 Acronym: CURENT

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:1,500,000 and smaller.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

An area of the sea where the nature of bottom is homogeneous. The nature of bottom includes the material of which it is composed and its physical characteristics. Also called character (or characteristics) of the bottom, or quality of the bottom.

S-57 Object Class: Seabed area

S-57 Acronym: SBDARE

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:1,500,000 and smaller.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

The disturbance of water caused by the interaction of any combination of waves, currents, tidal streams, wind, shoal patches and obstructions.

S-57 Object Class: Water turbulence

S-57 Acronym: WATTUR

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:1,500,000 and smaller.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

Raster chart image of: NZ 6912 Plans in Stewart Island / Rakiura: Port Adventure and Lords River / Tutaekawetow

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 40000

File reference: NZ691201.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 6825 Paterson Inlet / Whaka A Te Wera: Continuation West to Prices Inlet

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 15000

File reference: NZ682503.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 7625 Thompson Sound and Doubtful Sound / Patea

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:10000

File reference: NZ762503.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 7654 Chalky and Preservation Inlets: North Port

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:25000

File reference: NZ765403

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications