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A true blue, quirky mix of heartland and bogan, add a dash of the gay in Gore and gregarious local penguins on lonely beaches.

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41 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 3.

Papatowai Walks

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Time: 40 min – I hr return depending on walk taken

Catlins Visitor Information Centre

96%

1 Review

 Analysis
Mating ritual or lovers tiff?

Cannibal Bay Seal Watching

95%

9 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

20 minutes return

The "nuggets" at Nugget Point

Nugget Point / Tokata

94%

116 Reviews

102 Face-to-Face

Analysis

500 m return | 10 - 20 minutes return

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

94%

14 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

Seals at Surat Bay

Surat Bay

Seal Watching

92%

10 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: 10 - 20 minute walk to view large Sea Lions

Purakaunui Falls

Purakaunui Falls Walk

Catlins

91%

44 Reviews

37 Face-to-Face

Analysis

1 km return | 20 minutes return

Cannibal bay

Newhaven to Cannibal Bay Walk

91%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Time: 5 hr return

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

89%

87 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

89%

67 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Award winning seaside Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, Home of the NZ Sea Lions, 100% NZ Pure, eco-tourism camping experience

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Nugget Point / Tokata

Nugget Point / Tokata

Roaring Bay Penguin Hide and Walk

88%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

500 m return | 20 minutes return

Catlins Surf

Surf School and Hire

87%

5 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis
Tuatuku Beach

Tautuku walks

Catlins

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Time: 15 - 30 min return depending on walk taken

Pounawea Bush Walking Track

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Time: 45 minute round trip

Owaka

Overnight Camping Parking

86%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-Contained: Self-contained vehicles only Toilets: No Booking not required: First come, first served, 8 sites. Maximum Stay Duration...

Waipohatu Walk

Catlins

86%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Time: 15 minutes return

Waikawa Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

45 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Waikawa Recreation Reserve is A-OK for overnight free-camping

Hillview Camping Stay

82%

155 Reviews

14 Face-to-Face

Analysis
Waiting for the big one!

Jacks Blowhole

Catlins

82%

16 Reviews

14 Face-to-Face

Analysis

3 km return | 1 hour return

Catlins River Walk

Tawanui

81%

11 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Time: 5 hrs one way, Distance: 8km