| Lochiel | |
| Coordinates: | -46.2041°N 168.3333°W |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | New Zealand |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Southland |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Southland District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Ward |
| Subdivision Name3: | Oreti[1] |
| Leader Title: | Territorial Authority |
| Leader Name: | Southland District Council |
| Leader Title2: | Regional council |
| Leader Name2: | Southland Regional Council |
Lochiel is a rural community in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand.
It is part of Southland District Council's Oreti Ward.[2]
Lochiel School is a state contributing primary school for years 1 to 6 with a roll of as of It was established in 1879.[3]