ACTIVITIES

Welcome to Clutha this stunning area in the South. Visit iconic , enchanting waterfalls and walks in , rich gold mining heritage and the Clutha Gold Trail in Lawrence, or AKA There are so many wonderful activities in Millhaven in the movie “Pete’s Dragon”. Clutha; we have only picked a small selection Clutha is the southernmost district in the to feature. For more information about other region located on the east coast of the South available activities, commercial guided walks Island of . An ideal location for travellers, Clutha is a part of the Southern Scenic conditions or tides, please visit one of our

Route and has many treasures to share. information centres or see Photo Credit: Blacklabel Photography Come and enjoy a quintessentially Kiwi experience! www.cluthanz.com cluthanz.com

Lamm erlaw Ra to Alexandra nge Outram Lake and Queenstown 7 22 Mahinerangi Allanton in Beaumont ngatua Range u ed 24 n Ma u Dam D in 19 International o Edievale Airport T ed Waipori Falls Waipori Gorge un Blue Spur N Dusky Gabriels ative B D Gully ush o Forest s 21 T n 20 Leithen i N a Weatherstons Burn Heriot Sinclair 2 nt Berwick 3 Birch Island Black u Gully o Forest Taieri Ferry r 23 18 M Lawr e nce Beaumont v r 11 i e Site of Kelso e iv R Lake u t R l s a k 12 B e r e Wa1 ihola o p 1 Taieri lsland F a Waitahuna Gully Tapanui Plantation u Moturata T 19 10 e a v n i Milburn t u 3 Whisky h 4 8 a Tuapeka Mouth a 1 Gully N Tuapeka Punt it Manuka a Akatore W Gorge Wetlands 16 to Te Anau 17 15Milton T The Cone 3 o Conical Hill k o 0 m and Queenstown 3 P a oma ir Round Hill haka ir 13 Lovells Flat o R Bull Creek Sod Cottage i v 14 e r Chrystalls Beach 5 Waipahi C 2 l 2 Gore uth a R 30 ive r M at a-a 7 u Wetlands Popotunoa r Benhar e 31 iv R 8 a r Clinton u Kuriwau a Balclutha t Gorge a Kuriwau Stirling M Waiwera In oute Peak Ka c oach R Cone ihik Finegand h Old C u Ra C nge lu th Telford a Kaitangata 9

st re Fo C n at Edendale lins w Ri Wisp Hill

o v er 3 Wyndham d 8

e

p

o The Wisp l S B Ra Ow er 2 ta ak es C Ra a R for a ng iver d R tlin e Ca an s R Nugget Point tlin ge ive s F r W 1 Lighthouse ore alk st Ca Pa Tawanui Safety tli rk Mac Cannibal Bay ns lenn PouSunraawt ea Fo an R • Keep back from barriers and keep children under supervision re Mac Ta iver 36 Hinahina Bay st len hak P nan op Matai Falls ar Ra a R Jacks Bay and stay on tracks due to fall hazards to k nge iver 5 Jacks Blowhole • Keep left and consider other users of tracks – cyclists give way to T Purakaunui and Te Anau au tu k Falls walkers u Hinahina Cove Gorge Road R 3 i ve Purakaunui r • Respect the conditions of use, as access is a privilege not a right McLean Falls Bay • Be aware of rapid changes in weather Chaslands Tahakopa Bay Ca 36 Florence Hill tlins W P 4 Irihuka (Long Point) • Please take all rubbish away with you For ro a Lake Wilkie Tokanui est gr i ess p Tautuku Bay Pa Val a • Wear suitable footwear, something with good support rk ley t i 6 Tautuku Peninsula Riv er Cathedral Caves • Remember to remove valuables from your car and lock it Fortrose Waikawa Waikawa Harbour Makati (Chaslands Mistake) • If you see any hazards, report these to DOC Safety Watch by Otara The Sisters Ha Po E rp calling 0800 999 005 s oi t l se Lighthouse u da B a ay r n • For emergencies, call 111 Waipapa Pt y e Slope Point Curio Bay • Cell coverage is limited in some areas The Catlins Tapanui & The Catlins CATLINS INFORMATION CENTRE LAWRENCE INFORMATION CENTRE & MUSEUM 10 Campbell Street, Owaka, 17 Ross Place, Lawrence Phone: 03 415 8371, Email: [email protected] TAPANUI SERVICE CENTRE, INFO CENTRE & LIBRARY Phone: 03 485 9222, [email protected] OWAKA MUSEUM 1 Sufolk Street, Tapanui Phone: 03 415 8323, Email: [email protected] Ph: 03 204 8306, [email protected] 21 GABRIEL’S GULLY INTERPRETIVE TRACK The Gabriel’s Gully walk is an easy to moderate 1 hour 20 minute loop walk. A 11. NUGGET POINT 10 WHISKY GULLY number of interpretation panels explain the history of the site and how gold Revered by locals, visitors and photographers alike, Nugget Point is considered to At the southern end of The Blue Mountain Walk and a short driving distance was extracted. be one of the “10 Great Lookouts in New Zealand” by Lonely Planet. The well- from Tapanui is Whisky Gully, an easy going 15 minute loop track with maintained pathway suits all ages and leads to a viewing platform beside the beautiful native bush scenery. 22 BEAUMONT MILLENNIUM TRACK Nugget Point Lighthouse – 10 – 20 min return. Keep a look out for New Zealand This walk leads to the swing bridge, the lonely graves and the old railway fur seal, sea lions and elephant seals, and also Yellow Eyed Penguins next door 11 BLACK GULLY TRACK line, which is also used by vehicles and is a part of the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail at Roaring Bay. This easy, short walk begins at the northern end of the Blue Mountains. It has Cycling and Walking Trail. great picnic spots and children will love the historic play park. 22. CATLINS RIVER – WISP LOOP TRACK 23 CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL WALKING AND CYCLING TRAIL The Catlins River – Wisp Loop Track is a 24km two day or a very long one ONE OF NEW ZEALAND’S GREAT RIDES day tramp. Catlins River walk is a 5-6 hour walk following The Catlins River 12 BLUE MOUNTAIN WALK This 73km trail can be cycled or walked within 2-4 days, and runs from between Tawanui and The Wisp. Wisp Loop Track is a 4-5 hour higher This medium to difcult 6-8 hour walk will take you along the ridge tops of The Lawrence to Lake . It ofers a unique heritage experience altitude walk which forms the loop via forestry roads, this walk has Rocky Blue Mountains. The walk can be started at either Whisky Gully or Black Gully. showcasing the area’s history of early Maori hunters, Chinese gold Knoll which is a great lookout point. Ensure you are prepared for sudden changes in the weather conditions; huts miners, European pastoral farming, mining and rail. This wonderful trail are available for hunters and trampers. follows the mighty Clutha Mata-Au River. It can be walked or cycled in easily 33. PURAKAUNUI FALLS accessible sections, visit www.cluthagold.co.nz This easy track is approximately 20 minutes return to one of the most photographed waterfalls in New Zealand. 24 BEAUMONT TO LAWRENCE SECTION CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL Follow Gabriel’s Gully Road to Gabriel’s Gully where you will be able to 44. LAKE WILKIE park your car. This easy to medium going track will take about 80 minutes Lake Wilkie is a small scenic lake, on the edge of which is a 30 minute return to complete. It circumnavigates this historical area and it will take you past walk and features a variety of plant life. This track is beautiful, especially on a a number of interpretation panels, which explain the history of the site and clear blue sky day as the peat mirror lake makes for stunning photos. Milton, Waihola, how the gold was extracted. 55. MATAI FALLS AND RAIL TRAIL Taieri Mouth &Surrounds The Matai Rail Trail is a 1-2 hour walk accessible from the Matai Falls. The trail follows the old railway formation where is winds around the south- MILTON INFORMATION CENTRE western slopes of Table Hill through the native forest. The trail was opened 53 Union Street, Milton in 2015, one hundred years after the opening of the last section of the railway Phone: 03 417 7480, Email: [email protected] from Houipapa to Tahakopa. Fishing 13 BULL CREEK BUSH WALK Trout and salmon are sure to be biting in the Clutha, Waipahi, Pomahaka, 66. CATHEDRAL CAVES Tuapeka and Catlins . Other notable freshwater fshing spots include the Cathedral Caves are a highlight for visitors to The Catlins. Located in clifs at This easy to moderate 40 minute return walk will take you along Bull Creek Owaka, Waitahuna, Tokomairiro and Leithen Burn rivers. Fishing licences are the northern end of pristine Waipati Beach, they have attracted international where you are able to swim and picnic. available from your local information centre. Alternatively, try surf casting at the interest for their length - the two sea-formed passages together measure just various beaches down the coast. on 200 metres - and their impressive height, up to 30 metres. There is a small 14 CHRYSTALLS BEACH TO BULL CREEK charge for the use of the car park and access to the bush track, beach and caves. This easy to moderate coastal walk will take you approximately 2 hours return. Surfing The Caves are open for visiting between late October and May. Access is limited Some of New Zealand’s best kept surfng secrets lie of the coast of the Clutha to two hours either side of low tide. Please refer to the tide timetables at the District and The Catlins, including Toko Mouth, Kaka Point, and Cannibal Bay, Information Centre or online. 15 MCNALLY TRACK Purakaunui Bay and Curio Bay. The McNally Walkway is an open country hike that begins on the outskirts of Milton and climbs to the crest of a nearby hilltop, 318 metres above sea level. Accommodation and Eating Out This moderate to difcult walk is 7km return taking approximately 3 hours to Clutha has a wide variety of accommodation available. Likewise, there are a complete. number of cafés and restaurants, grocery stores and service stations throughout the area. For more information please see www.cluthanz.com or talk to our friendly i-Site and Information Centre Staf 16 MOUNT STUART RESERVE Mount Stuart Reserve is an easy grade, 40 minute return track into native bush. Camping Clutha’s many distinct and diverse areas, rich in natural and scenic landscapes, Balclutha, coastlines and wide-open spaces are well-suited to campers. We welcome 17 MT STUART TUNNEL TRACK responsible campers who are prepared to look after our unique natural Kaitangata & Surrounds This easy going 40 minute return walk will take you to Mount Stuart Tunnel. environment and follow some simple rules. See www.cluthanz.com for more Please note the tunnel itself is closed, however it is still possible to see glow information on camping in Clutha, or visit our i-Site or Information Centres. CLUTHA I-SITE VISITOR CENTRE worms at the side of the track. 4 Clyde Street, Balclutha This journey between Queenstown and Dunedin is approximately 610 Phone: 03 418 0388, Email: [email protected] 18 TAIERI MILLENNIUM TRACK kilometres (km) of natural and cultural attractions laid out one after the other – This moderate 4—5 hour return walk follows the through native wildlife viewing, short walks, mountain-biking, fshing, hunting, boating, camping, 7 LAKE TUAKITOTO bush to a picturesque area known as John Bull Gully. You can turn around and tramping and caving – making it an ideal drive for those with time to explore. This easy loop track is 15km return around the edge of the lake, approximately return to the start or carry on to Taieri Mouth. 3 hours, and bikes are allowed to use the track. You will see a selection of Wildlife native birds on this lakeside track. 19 JOHN BULL GULLY • Best viewing sites: Nugget Point, Roaring Bay, Long Point, Surat and Curio Bays, Waipapa Point This moderate walk will take you on a return walk of approximately 3 hours. 8 BLAIR ATHOL WALKWAY • Penguins are shy and easily stressed - stay out of sight You will venture through native bush and see beautiful views and scenery. • Sea lions and seals need space - stay at least 12 metres away This relaxing return walk alongside the will take you This track is part of the Taieri Millennium Track, but can be completed as a • Protect nature - do not remove plants, animals or fossils approximately 1.5 hours to complete. You will follow the mighty separate 6km walk. You are able to bike this track. • Control dogs - they can kill penguins and threaten seals Clutha River/Mata-Au and take in the fabulous array of flora and fauna, including an amazing display of rhododendrons. You are able to bike 20 Parking Lookout this track. KEY Sinclair Wetlands has several kilometres of well-maintained walking tracks WheelChair accessible Interpretation Panel Picnic Area making access easy, and areas of interest are highlighted with clearly Easy Cabins Play Area 9 SESQUICENTENNIAL TRACK, marked signs. From the visitor centre car park the main walking route Moderate Camping Toilets The Sesquicentennial Track is an easy 90 minute return track which takes you extends 2 km, along a causeway through swampland, past Lonely Island, and both across and around Ram Island (Whakaraupuka), the site of Hard going Dogs on leash Disabled Access down to the beach with wonderful views of the coastline and Pacifc Ocean. Toilets Tukiauau’s pa. Mountain bikes No Dogs