THE CATLINS ACTIVITY GUIDE

Jacks Bay Blowhole

White Herron

Purakaunui Falls

Hector Dolphin

Cathederal Caves

Yellow Eyed Penguins

Cannibal Bay

Sea Lion

Petrified Forest

Pukeko (Swamp Hen)

These are just some of the stunning natural scenery and wildlife images from

THE CATLINS REGION

If you are wanting to see natural wildlife, outstanding scenery that includes rugged coastlines, beautiful beaches,waterfalls,caves, native forest, river or beach walks and historical sites or have access to a variety of recreational activities then The Catlins Region is where you should definitely visit for a memorable holiday. The Catlins Region offers visitors spectacular coastal views and untouched flora and fauna. The wildlife includes the Hector Dolphin, Hooker Sea Lions, Fur Seals, Yellow Eyed Penguins and many sea and native birds also frequent the area. This area is a photographers dream with the hugh variety of sights available.

See the amazing Cathederal Caves, a 30 minute forest and beach walk that leads to 30 metre high caves

The Petrified Forest, a jurrasic age landscape

Cannibal Bay, a historic maori site

Nugget Point a natural isthmus featuring the historic lighthouse, panoramic views and the seal colony

Nugget Point Yellow Eyed Penguin observatory

Porpoise Bay home of the Hector Dolphins

Surat Bay frequented by the huge Sea Lions

Purakaunui Falls a native forest setting with beautiful teered waterfalls

These are a few of the variety of sights in the Catlins Region there are a number of recreational activities to take part in to suit any level of fitness such as surfing, windsurfing, white baiting, sea and river fishing, diving, nature and wildlife walks at the river, lake, beach or forest, horse trekking, cycling, mountain biking and tramping.

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