THE CATLINS ACTIVITY GUIDE

Jacks Bay Blowhole Purakaunui Falls Cathedral Caves Cannibal Bay Petrified Forest

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White Faced Herron Hector Dolphin Yellow Eyed Penguin Sea Lion

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’s dolphin, Hooker’s sea lions, Fur seals, yellow-eyed penguins and many sea and native birds also frequent the area.

*See the amazing Cathedral Caves a 30-minute forest and beach walk that leads to 30-metre high caves.*The Petrified Forest - jurassic age landscape. *Cannibal Bay historic maori site. *Nugget Point - Seal colony and historic lighthouse. *Nugget Point yellow eyed penguin observatory. *Porpoise Bay - watch the Hector Dolphins. *Surat Bay - get close as you will want to get to the Sea Lions.* Purakaunui Falls - native forest setting with beautiful teered waterfalls just to name a few of the variety of sights in The Catlins Region.

There are a number of recreational activities to take part in that will suit any level of fitness such as surfing, 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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