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OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 2018/2019 Welcome forest while strong winds shape the forests and raise impressive waves Kia Ora and welcome to The along the coast. Come prepared to Catlins, a major highlight of the enjoy dynamic weather conditions. . Situated off the beaten track, Remember The Catlins is another encompasses the area between special part of that has Fortrose and and steep topography and quite large inland to Mokoreta. You will distances from main cities; this means journey through rural heartland cell phone coverage is not always and podocarp forest, past rugged accessible. Plan your days, keep water coastlines, hidden lakes and on hand for long drives and always stunning waterfalls. The natural take note of fuel stops as they are landscapes are enthralling and the sometimes few and far between. wildlife is extraordinary. The Catlins has many wonderful The Catlins southern location experiences to share. Accept our bestows upon us long summer invitation and stay a few days. Meet days perfect for exploring. the local people and relax on ‘Catlins Vivid sunsets and long twilight time’. evenings lead on to ideal star gazing opportunities. Rainy days Tatu te Whenua bring fresh growth to pastures and Please leave the land undisturbed.

2 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Contents 2 Welcome 4 Origins and

Overlooking (photo by Tony Wills) Our Past 6 Wildlife Petrified forest at Curio Bay (photo by Fergus Sutherland) 8 Walks and Natural Attractions 13 Activities

15 Food and Services

18 Accommodation

26 Map

Back cover: Environment Care Code

Be sure to visit the local information centres at , Waikawa, Tokanui, Curio Bay Tumu Toka Curioscape and Fortrose for helpful tips and local knowledge about The Catlins area.

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 3 Origins & Our Past The region’s namesake was a Early Maori were the first ship’s captain who regularly people to live and travel carried exports to Australia. extensively in the region, Edward Cattlin purchased a attracted by the abundance huge tract of land from local of seafood in coastal waters Maori in 1840. However, and prolific birdlife in the authorities later reduced his forest, including the large claim and did not formally bird (now extinct). transfer title until 1873. This was Maori legends reverberate a bit late for Captain Cattlin who with colourful escapades of had died in Sydney, 17 years great chiefs like Tuhawaiki earlier. Still, his name has stayed and large hairy monsters with us, albeit with a slight of the forest known as modification to the spelling. ‘Maeroero’.

The Wreck of the Manuka (watercolour by Fergus Sutherland)

4 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz The first European communities wool, grain and timber. centred around short-lived Waikawa was a bustling port stations during town with a succession of the 1830s. Sawmilling then industries including whaling, became the sustaining industry. sawmilling, gold mining, stone The prosperity of these early quarrying, flax milling, sheep settlements relied on shipping and dairy farming. Owaka in and good port access. the north was settled later Dense forest meant an isolated during the 1860s and, again, existence and volatile seas sawmilling and timber exports caused many shipwrecks along became big business. The Catlins coast. Among them By the 1920s the railway had New Zealand’s worst civilian arrived, Waikawa harbour had maritime disaster – the SS silted up and coastal shipping Tararua at in reduced. The boom times were 1881 with 131 lives lost. over. Today farming, fishing Nevertheless, the early towns and eco-tourism are the main thrived. Fortrose exported industries.

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 5 The Catlins is one of the best spots in New Zealand to see Yellow-Eyed (photo by Venture Southland)

Mohua (photo by Philip S. Melgren) Wildlife Hector’s Dolphins Yellow-Eyed Penguins Hector’s Dolphins are one of The Yellow-Eyed is our shy local species. These an endangered and unique little black and white dolphins species. Distinguished by can be seen in the summer its distinct yellow eyes and surf at Porpoise Bay. They headband, the Yellow-Eyed are one of the rarest and Penguin is native to New smallest dolphins in the world. Zealand. Hoiho, its Maori Swimming with the dolphins is name, imitates its shrill call and discouraged; it is best to watch translates to ‘the noise shouter’. them from the shore. If you Penguins are best viewed at are in the water, please do not dawn or dusk and observed approach the dolphins. at a minimum of 50 metres. A special hide at Roaring Bay provides discreet viewing. Never approach a penguin as they are shy and easily frightened. Please keep your distance and stay concealed if possible. Dogs are strictly prohibited from penguin colonies.

Curio Bay (photo by Venture Southland)

6 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Sea Lions (photo by Fergus Sutherland) Which way (Slope Point)

Seals & Sea Lions Birdlife New Zealand Fur Seals, New The Catlins boasts a variety of Zealand Sea Lions and the odd sea and forest birds. Shags roost formidable Elephant Seal can in trees on the coast and river be found sunning themselves edges while Gulls and Terns are on various Catlins beaches seen close to shore. Further out, (especially Waipapa Point and the likes of Muttonbirds, Gannets Surat Bay). The only place and Mollymawks dive for fish. on mainland New Zealand Herons, Pied Stilts, Bar Tailed where all three co-exist is at Godwits and Oystercatchers . Please keep wade in the estuaries. Fernbirds your distance (at least 20 and Bitterns hide amongst the metres) at all times as these rushes and Kingfishers survey animals can be aggressive and the rivers. Forest songsters chase people when feeling include Bellbirds and Mohua. threatened. Keep dogs well Fantails and Tomtits are often away. seen near walking tracks, while the and the New Zealand Pigeon are amongst those in the canopy overhead.

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 7 Ferns (photos by Fergus Sutherland)

Walks & Natural Attractions

Endless sightseeing choices keep to formed tracks and only await you inland and along the leave footprints. coast. Our native forests are The cliffs at Fortrose command home to mighty podocarp trees spectacular views of the including Rimu, Totara, Matai, southern coastline and the Kahikatea and Miro. Other Fortrose Estuary. At Waipapa trees to be found include Silver Point, walk to the historic Beech, Tawhai and Flowering and Tararua Acre, the Kamahi and Rata. Perching cemetery of many of the victims plants, orchids, vines and 28 of the 1881 shipping disaster. species of fern fill in the gaps, creating a perfect habitat for Slope Point, the southernmost native birds and insects. Most point of the , tracks are maintained by our has windswept trees and a Department of Conservation; magnificent view over the remember it is always safer to southern ocean.

Nugget Point (photo by Cicell Jenks)

8 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Cathedral Caves (photo by Fergus Sutherland) Waipapa Point (photo by Cicell Jenks)

Waipohatu is a tranquil picnic more than 30 metres in places, area offering a short 20 minute they are all at once imposing, wheelchair track and a longer 3 grand and truly cathedral-like. hour wilderness track through The caves’ private access is native bush. opened only at low tide with a small road fee (cash only). The At Curio Bay you will find an caves’ opening is subject to safe ancient geological sea conditions and can be closed phenomenon of international at short notice (1 hour return). significance – the Petrified Closed June to end of October. Forest. Fossilised trees similar to Kauri and Matai lie embedded is reflective on coastal bedrock, remnants of and peaceful. There is a a 170 million year old clear succession of naturally era forest. Please do not establishing forest here. During damage or remove any fossils. summer the red brilliance of flowering Rata is stunning Cathedral Caves resonate with (30 minutes return). the sound of the sea. Rising

Windswept trees at Slope Point (photo by Fergus Sutherland)

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 9 (photo by Fergus Sutherland) Fergus by (photo (photo by Fergus Sutherland) Fergus by (photo Matai Falls Matai Falls

McLean Falls Falls McLean

View the sweeping Tautuku morning birdsong and look Beach and Bay from Florence out for the rare Fernbird (30 Hill. To the east is the rugged minutes return). Picnic Point coastline where is reached via native bush surfers from New Zealand and and a sandy coastline with elsewhere come to surf the big interesting rock pools (30 waves of the southern ocean. minutes return). Also at Tautuku Estuary is Purakaunui Falls is a picture an easy track leading through of beauty. Surrounded podocarp forest and out by bush, this magnificent onto a boardwalk above the waterfall cascades 20 metres estuary flats. Enjoy the raucous over three distinct tiers (20 (photo by Fergus Sutherland) Fergus by (photo Purakaunui Falls Falls Purakaunui

10 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz (photo by Fergus Sutherland) Fergus by (photo Matai Falls Matai Falls

Boardwalk (photo by Cicell Jenks)

minutes return). Other Jacks Blowhole is 100 metres enjoyable waterfalls are inland from the sea. It has McLean Falls (40 minutes been known historically for its return) and Matai Falls ability to dramatically spout (30 minutes return). Also at water. Tunnel damage means Matai Falls, the new Matai Rail that ideal sea conditions are Trail (1 hour return). required for this effect to occur (1 hour return). The Catlins River Walk and Wisp Loop Track provide one Getting to the lighthouse at or two days walking through Nugget Point is an exhilarating native beech and planted experience. The roar of the sea forest. The routes feature rushes to fill your ears, and swing bridges, high altitude the visual drama of vast skies, views and opportunities to endless ocean and sheer cliffs see the rare Mohua bird. to the left and right is gripping. Its name is derived from the Walk to a spectacular sea-worn rocks that resemble blowhole with exploding gold nuggets (20 minutes waves and roaring sound return). effects when at high tide.

EMERGENCY DIAL 111 Tokanui Health Centre Phone/Fax 03 246 8850 District Nurse available, Mon-Fri – ring first to check hours After Hours Ph. 0800 426 285 (ask for Tokanui Nurse to be paged) No weekend coverage Southland Hospital, Phone 03 218 1949

(photo by Fergus Sutherland) Fergus by (photo Catlins, Owaka District Medical Centre Phone 03 415 8006 anytime Balclutha Hospital Phone 03 419 0500 (For Doctor on duty phone 03 419 0400) Purakaunui Falls Falls Purakaunui Healthline 0800 611 116

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 11 Please stay in Holiday Parks, Department of Conservation camping grounds or other designated areas. The Catlins Where can you camp? Fully Self Non self contained Contained (no toilet, shower or where will you grey water storage) 1. Holiday Parks Yes Yes

2. DOC Campsites Yes Yes 3.camp Designated camping sites with Yes Yes a toilet 4. Designated camping sites without a toilet Yes No Assume Nothing IfAlwaysAssume in doubt, assume ask Nothing nothing here – always ask here: Always ask here

Non Self Where can you camp? Fully Self ContainedNon Self ContainedFully Self (no Containedtoilet, shower or grey water storage) Where can you camp? Contained (no toilet,Non shower Self or Where can you camp? Fully Self greyContainedNon water Self storage) Holiday Parks ContainedFully Self (no Containedtoilet, shower or Where1 can you camp? ContainedYES(nogrey toilet, water YES shower storage) or 1 Holiday Parks YESgrey water YES storage) 21 DOCHoliday Campsites Parks YES YES 21 DOCHoliday Campsites Parks YES YES 32 DOCDesignated Campsites camping sites 2 DOCDesignatedwith a Campsites toilet camping sites YES YES 3 with a toilet YES YES Designated camping sites 43 Designated camping sites 3 Designatedwithoutwith a toilet a toilet camping sites sites YES YESNO 4 withoutwith a toilet a toilet YES YESNO Designated camping sites 4 Designated camping sites YES NO 4 without a toilet YES NO www.camping.org.nzwithout a toilet www.camping.org.nz Take only photos Take only photos leave only footprints Takeleave onlyonly photosfootprints leave only footprints

12 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Bottom Bus – Catlins Spectacular l Showing off the sights and delights of the scenic south l Walks to natural attractions and wildlife encounters l Small groups, fully guided personalised service l Flexible options to see the Catlins in one day or longer l Full Catlins tour from , Queenstown, or Invercargill; options to Stewart BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES

Island and Phone 03 477 9083 ACTIVITIES Online at www.travelheadfirst.com l Year round schedule Email [email protected] www.travelheadfirst.com Destination Clutha l Unique and unspoilt l Come and enjoy a quintessentially Kiwi experience l It’s a fantastic place to live, work and play and if you want to stay then get in touch at [email protected] www.cluthanz.com #cluthanz www.instagram.com/cluthanz/ Heritage Trail Catlins Coastal Heritage Trail l Fortrose & Fortrose Cemetery l Waipapa Point Lighthouse: – Tararua Acre l Slope Point: the South Island’s most southern point l Waipohatu – native forest walks l Curio Bay – petrified forest – yellow-eyed penguins ENQUIRIES Visit local information centres – Hector’s dolphins for a brochure on the Heritage Trail l Waikawa – museum or email [email protected] l Niagara – waterfall Catlins Info Centre & Owaka Museum 6 Catlins Information Centre l Information on the Catlins wildlife, environment, local events & accommodation www.cluthanz.com www.cluthadc.govt.nz

Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika, The Meeting Place – ‘a rest on your CONTACT & ENQUIRIES journey’ captures the essence of 10 Campbell Street, Owaka, The Catlins The Catlins. Visit this popular visitor Phone Catlins Information Centre 03 415 8371 hub with its informative exhibitions Email [email protected] to discover the exciting history that Phone Owaka Museum 03 415 8323 made this region what it is today. Hours: M–F 9.30am–4.30pm, Weekends: 10–4 www.owakamuseum.org.nz Email [email protected] THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 13 Thickthorne Llamas 15 l Visit our Fibre Producers: Llamas, Guanacos and Gotland sheep l Specialising in fine fibres for spinning, knitting and felting; plus Llama, Guanaco and Gotland knitting yarn l Spinning/weaving tuition l Exclusive clothing label ‘The Valley Beyond’; plus accessories, handwoven and crocheted thows, Gotland sheepskins etc. BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES ACTIVITIES l Small cover charge, unless Janette Buckingham purchasing from Gallery. 63 Waikawa Valley Road, 1RD Tokanui 9884 Phone 03 246 8499 www.catlins.org.nz/activities Email [email protected] Waikawa Museum & Information 17 Based in the old school building, the Museum contains artifacts and history of the colonial settlers and information on local shipping, goldmining, sawmilling and farming in the area. Also a good collection of photographs. l Research undertaken l Information, brochures, accommodation bookings, BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Waikawa Museum & Information Centre telephone, stamps, postbox, Phone 03 246 8464 newspapers, WiFi 604 Niagara-Waikawa Highway l Open daily Email [email protected] Catlins Surf/SUP School & Accommodation 18 l No experience necessary. All types of surf lessons from $60pp, all equipment included l Hire from $25pp. We use safe learner’s softboards and warm wetsuits l Surf school, SUP hire open 7 days, operates within Curio Bay Holiday Park; 1 surf lesson & 1 bed night only $80pp l Curio Bay Beachfront cottages BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES and Penguin Paradise 601 Waikawa-Curio Bay Road, Backpackers also available Curio Bay Phone 03 246 8552 www.catlins-surf.co.nz Email [email protected] Curio Bay Christian Fellowship 18 l Come and share the love of Jesus at a church with an ocean view

l Services each Sunday 10.30am

l Lunch to follow

l Warm welcome to all

l Pastor Paul & Celia Watson CONTACT Curio Bay Christian Fellowship Curio Bay Christian Community Centre Facebook 41 Mair Road, Curio Bay, South Catlins Ph/Fax 03 246 8431 www.curiobay.info Email [email protected] 14 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz The Gateway Experience 18 A world-class interactive centre especially designed to share the unique stories of this amazing place on the edge of time. From ancient geological beginnings, nature and people have transformed life on the coast many times. The people of Tumu Toka Curio Bay welcome you to discover their story. BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Admission – Adults $15,

590 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd ACTIVITIES Children $2 Curio Bay 9884 l Guided Tours also available Phone 03 246 8897 www.curioscape.co.nz Email [email protected] Tokanui Skate-board Park 20 Tokanui Skate-board Park is conveniently situated on McEwan Street, Tokanui, opposite the playground. It features: l State-of-the-art skate ramps l A tar-sealed scooter track l A small BMX bike track

ADDRESS Tokanui Multi-Play Park McEwan Street, RD1 Tokanui The Point Café & Bar 1 l The Point Café & Bar is in the heart of the small township of Kaka Point – a small walk from any accommodation l Sit back and relax with panoramic views of the ocean while dining or playing a game of pool l Open 7 days a week l Breakfast l Lunch BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES SERVICES l Dinner Lisa Lyall, Phone 03 412 8800 & l Best Seafood Chowder 58 Esplanade, Kaka Point and Blue Cod in Email [email protected] Catlins Inn & Caravan Park 6 The Catlins Inn offers a friendly community sports bar with FOOD outside decks and a relaxing café l T.A.B. l Pool table l 4 gaming machines l Ryley’s Café offering a tasty country style menu l Function room, groups up to 45, own bar, kitchen, 50” TV Accommodation available: BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l 3 modern serviced guest rooms Andrea Dudding with bathrooms and TVs 21 Ryley Street, Owaka, South Otago l Caravan Park with powered Phone 03 415 8350 and non-powered sites Email [email protected] THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 15 Papatowai Country Store & Motels 11

l 2 minute walk to beach

l Groceries, beer, wine, 24 hour fuel, motels

l Pies, muffins, ice cream, sodas, snacks

l Camping, automotive and fishing supplies

l 3x self-contained motel units SERVICES BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l & WiFi available Papatowai Country Store & Motels 2501 Papatowai Highway, Papatowai, Catlins Phone 03 415 8147 www.papatowaistore.com Email [email protected] Whistling Frog Resort, Café/Bar 12

l 400 meters to Cathedral Caves FOOD l WiFi available, free DVD’s, TV’s in-rooms. l Motels, Chalets, Cabins, Camping & RV Sites l Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, during summer l Bookings recommended l NZ Beef & Lamb ‘Gold Plate’ Award, 2017 l Bakels Kiwi Pie Award, 2017 BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l ‘Best Craft Beer Selection’ Whistling Frog Resort & Camping in Southland 9 Rewcastle Road, Chaslands, Catlins Phone 03 415 8338 or 03 415 8668 www.whistlingfrogresort.com Email [email protected] Niagara Falls Café/Restaurant 16 Our refurbished old school has a casual, warm atmosphere.

l Best stop in the Catlins by Cuisine Restaurant Guide

l Voted best coffee between Invercargill and Dunedin

l All day homemade menu

l Slices, cakes, desserts, made here BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Gallery with local art and crafts 200m from Niagara Falls 256 Niagara Waikawa Road, Niagara, South Catlins Phone 03 246 8577 www.niagarafallscafe.co.nz Email [email protected] Tumu Toka Curioscape Café/Restaurant 18 Tumu Toka Curioscape Café and Restaurant is an excellent place to stop in for a snack or a meal. Serving Kiwi classics, scrumptious seafood, sweet treats and barista coffee all with an enviable view of the coastline. l Open 7 days a week l Warm, inviting atmosphere l Friendly staff BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Fully licensed 590 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd l Gluten free, dairy-free and Curio Bay 9884 vegetarian options available Phone 03 246 8897 www.curioscape.co.nz Email [email protected]

16 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz l l l l l l over ToetoesEstuary. splendid views ofnative birdlife Licensed cafe &restaurant on the waterfront withon thewaterfront l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ScenicRoute.the Southern within the Tokanui township, on information centre, situated convenience store andlocal Tokanui Food Centre isa www.mltgore.co.nz www.southlanddc.govt.nz

Fortrose Cafe Fortrose

Tokanui Tavern Tavern Tokanui Tokanui Centre Recycle Tokanui Food Centre &Post Shop Find usonFacebook L’AffareDelicious coffee 24 hourP Information booth Evenings andprivate functions menu, all-day Delicious by appointment all madehere lunches, chowder, cabinetfood, eals &Coffee o – Thurs to Sunfrom 5pm TM &EFTPOS Farmlands suppliers Fresh fruitandvegetables Groceries Meals Tea, coffee, icecream Rolls, sandwiches, cakes Top TasteChicken Fish andchips, burgers Open allyear, 7days estrooms &Shower area for ge parking Mobile Sky TV TV Sky Table Pool Bar Garden Bar M Beer Bottlestore Hometown A Bistr Open dailyfrom 11am aig Machines Gaming R Lar Help uskeep The Catlins tidy! 24 hoursaday, 7days aweek Open to thetravelling public in Tokanui located at recycling bins our hungry cans andplasticbottlesfor Save your glass, cardboard, Homes THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: l

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Email [email protected] 9888 03 246 Phone/Fax 5 Moray Terrace, Fortrose Chris McKenzie BOOKINGS Email [email protected] 8725 03 Fax 246 8725 03 246 Phone Tokanui Street, 18 McEwan Manager. Christie, John BOOKINGS Council the District Southland contact information further For CONTACT Email [email protected] 8876 8523 03 246 03 Fax 246 Phone RD1 Tokanui &Kev Jan ENQUIRIES www.catlins.org.nz & ENQUIRIES & & ENQUIRIES ENQUIRIES DISTRIC SOUTHLAND

22 T COUNCIL 20 20 20 17 FOOD& SERVICES Cardno’s Accommodation 1 Kaka Point is an ideal base to access the spectacular scenery and wildlife of The Catlins. l Magnificent views of sea, beach, l 1 minute walk to beach, restaurant/shop/café/bar l Local native bushwalk l Self-contained apartment with cooking facilities l Studio unit with fridge, BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES microwave & breakfast facilities Laura & Chris Irwin 8 Marine Terrace, Kaka Point, RD1 Balclutha l Free WiFi Phone 03 412 8181 Fax 03 412 8101 www.cardnosaccommodation.co.nz Email [email protected] Kaka Point Camping Ground 1 l Peaceful settings l Native bush and birds l Adjacent to bush walk ACCOMMODATION l 400 metre walk to beach, café and bar l Sheltered tent and powered sites l Comfortable cabins l Great showers and laundry l Well appointed kitchen and barbecue BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Closest camping site to Denise Anderson Nugget Point 34 Tarata Street, Kaka Point Phone 03 412 8801 www.kakapointcamping.co.nz Email [email protected] Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation 1 Comfortable, quality, self- contained accommodation in the seaside township of Kaka Point. King studio units with double spa, uninterrupted panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Awake to the sunrise over the ocean and enjoy spectacular coastal scenery. l 100m walk to swimming/ surfing beach BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Lisa Watt l Native bushwalks closeby 26 Esplanade, Kaka Point, Phone 027 399 7900 Email [email protected] www.kakapointluxuryspaaccommodation.co.nz Tui (photo by Fergus Sutherland). See page 7 for more information on the local birdlife.

18 Rata Cottage Bed & Breakfast 1 North Catlins. Price $ NZD 90.00 l Self-contained and quiet l Private sunny unit l Sea views and rural outlook l Tranquil bush and flower garden, with native birds l Next to 30 minute native bush walk l 5 minute walk to Café and Bar and to sandy beach l King size bed BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Non smoking Megan & Allistair Carey 31 Rata Street, Kaka Point, South Otago l Wheelchair access Phone 03 412 8668 Mobile 027 512 8001 Email [email protected] Nugget Lodge 2 Enjoy a unique experience staying absolutely on the water's edge

bordering the historic Nuggets ACCOMMODATION Lighthouse and wildlife reserve. l 2 modern, private, self- contained units l Heat pumps l Free wireless Internet l Online booking with Visa or Mastercard l Superb ocean and beach views BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Wildlife close by including sea Pauline & Willy Simpson lions and yellow-eyed penguins 367 The Nuggets Road, Kaka Point Phone 03 412 8783 www.nuggetlodge.co.nz Email [email protected] Kepplestone by the Sea 3 l 2 self-contained apartments with sea view l 5 minutes from Surat Bay are local restaurant, museum, information centre & golf course l Sea lions bask 100 metres away l Close to Catlins scenic wonders, waterfalls, yellow-eyed penguin, spoonbills, walks, petrified (fossil) forest, native birds l 45 minutes from Dunedin BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Airport and 1 hour 45 minutes Jack & Ester Johnson from Invercargill 9 Surat Bay Road, Newhaven, Owaka 9585 Phone 03 415 8134 www.kepplestonebythesea.iowners.net Email [email protected] Surat Bay Lodge 3 Comfortable holiday accommodation right beside the beach and sea lions l TV in lounges with fully equipped kitchens l Centrally heated, double, twin, and shared rooms, all with lovely sea views l Free WiFi and phone l Beach walks to False Island and Cannibal Bay BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Family and group bookings Jack & Ester Johnson welcome by arrangement 19 Surat Bay Road, RD1 Newhaven, Owaka 9585 Phone 03 415 8696 www.suratbay.co.nz Email [email protected]

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 19 Grove Motel 4 Waterfront Location in the seaside village of Pounawea l Studio units with en suite and small kitchen l Double (king) or twin rooms (sleep 2) l Handy to restaurants and shops l Free WiFi l Bookings recommended BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Anne Lyon l No children under 14 unless by 5 Ocean Grove, Pounawea prior arrangement Phone 03 415 8339 Mobile 021 046 8441 www.pounaweagrove.co.nz Email [email protected] Pounawea Motor Camp 4 Nestled amongst native bush with birdsongs of Tuis and Bellbirds. Hear the waves lapping on the ACCOMMODATION waterfront while you watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. l Lonely Planet’s Catlins pick of the area l Catlins’ cheapest longest estab- lished waterfront motor camp l Adjacent bush walk l Modern facilities BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Waterfront cabins Glenn & Lee-Anne, 1 Park Lane, Pounawea, RD1 Owaka. Phone/Fax 03 415 8483 l Dumpsite l Animal friendly Freephone 0800 1CATLINS (0800 12285467) www.catlins-nz.com/pounawea-motor-camp/ Email [email protected] Catlins Retreat Guest House 6 Comfortable bed & breakfast character accommodation: l 2 ensuited rooms with both queen and single beds in each l Family rooms: 1 double bed, adjoining 3 single beds (shared bathroom) l Spacious guest lounge & dining l TV, DVD, CD/radio, Internet, WIFI l Continental breakfast included BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Dinner available on request Robbie Hodge l Laundry facilities on request 27 Main Road, Owaka Phone 03 415 8300 or 0274 334 146 www.catlinsretreat.co.nz Email [email protected] Owaka Lodge Motel 6 ‘Heart of the Catlins’ l 4 modern self-contained units l Heating, electric blankets, cooking facilities, laundry service, TV etc. l Free wireless Internet l An ideal base from which to explore The Catlins, its natural beauty and wonderful wildlife BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Restaurants and shops 50 Gaynor & Derrel Barker metres Cnr Ryley & Campbell Streets, Owaka Phone/Fax 03 415 8728 www.owakalodgemotel.co.nz Email [email protected]

20 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Thomas’s Catlins Lodge & Camp Ground 6 A great place to relax or explore The Catlins. Large character lodge with dorms, budget and ensuite rooms. l 2 bedroom self-contained unit l Power and non-power sites l Large guest kitchen, dining room, lounges, laundry l Free WiFi, DVDs, pool table, BBQ plus more l Located in Owaka, close to cafés, museum and shop BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Pet friendly Thomas’s Catlins Lodge 8 Clark Street, Owaka, Phone 03 415 8333 www.thomascatlins.co.nz Email [email protected] Skylark Bed and Breakfast 8 Stunning 180 degree hillside views of the Catlins Lake, Surat Bay and Pacific Ocean ACCOMMODATION l Luxurious super-king or twin en-suite unit with private entrance l 1500 acre Sheep & Beef Farm l Continental breakfast l Farm tours complimentary l 6km to Owaka restaurant/cafés l Eftpos and Credit Cards not accepted BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Karl & Melanie Burgess Mobile 027 482 6260 www.facebook.com/SkylarkBB Email [email protected] Tiromoana – Catlins Ocean View 8 Tiromoana is nestled in a tranquil surrounding of native plantings and farmland, yet open to spectacular views of the Catlins Coast. l Superior self-contained accommodation l Sleeps up to 8 guests l Spacious interior with an ambiance of comfort and relaxation BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Exclusively yours to relax and Tracey & Carey Hancox unwind or for a special occasion 67 Hanning Road, RD2, Owaka Phone 027 212 0033 www.catlinsoceanview.co.nz Email [email protected] Catlins River Station House 9 Enjoy all the attractions and amenities available within The Catlins area at our secluded holiday home, only a 5 minute drive to the breathtaking Purakaunui Falls. l Comfortable 4 bedroom family-friendly accommodation l Access to our farm for walking, cycling, trout-fishing and kayaking BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Tracey & Carey Hancox l Beautiful views of farmland 66 Ratanui Station Road, RD2, Owaka and bush Phone 027 212 0033 Email [email protected] www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/25401.asp THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 21 Hilltop Accommodation Catlins 11

l In the heart of the Catlins, overlooking Papatowai and the Southern Scenic Route l Experience stunning ocean and valley views l Two character homes in a peaceful rural setting l Double, ensuite and twin rooms in a ‘Share House’ l Exclusive ‘Whole House’ bookings also available BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Free Wi-Fi, linen included, 77 Valley Road, Papatowai full kitchen facilities Phone 03 415 8028 Mobile/Text 021 415 802 www.hilltopcatlins.co.nz Email [email protected] Southern Secret Motel 11

l Centrally situated in Papatowai l 4 sunny modern studio units, all with balconies ACCOMMODATION l Close to waterfalls, bushwalks, beaches and wildlife l Each motel unit sleeps 2-4 l Closest motel to Cathedral Caves l Quiet, peaceful, native birdlife l Erewhon holiday home, 3 bedrooms, queen/double/ single, at Papatowai beach, fully BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES furnished quality throughout Southern Secret Motel Main Road, Papatowai, RD2 l Lancewood cottage available Phone 03 415 8600 Fax 03 415 8777 www.southernsecretmotel.co.nz Email [email protected] Chaslands Farm Cottages 13 Come and stay on our centrally located farm tucked away in the heart of The Catlins rainforest l Affordable, comfortable, fully self-contained accommodation l Linen supplied l Fully equipped kitchen l Washing machine l Cottages sleep either 5 or 7 l Port a Cot available l Under 5yr old free BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l No Credit Card / Eftpos Dianne & Tony Miller 219 Waipati Road, Chaslands, The Catlins l No WiFi / cellphone coverage Phone 03 415 8669 www.chaslandscottages.co.nz Email [email protected]

Bellbird (photo by Fergus Sutherland). See page 7 for more information on the local birdlife.

22 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Catlins Farmstay B&B 14

l 10 minute drive to Curio Bay l 3 spacious bedrooms with ensuites l Great breakfasts l 2km to Niagara Falls and café/restaurant l Large comfortable farmhouse centrally heated l Local hosts l 1000 acre sheep, beef, deer farm l Also available: self-contained BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Waterside Waikawa holiday home June & Murray Stratford 174 Progress Valley Road, South Catlins l Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS Phone 03 246 8843 Fax 03 246 8844 www.catlinsfarmstay.co.nz Email [email protected] Anchorage 17 Anchorage, set above the Waikawa Harbour, is a substantial 3 bedroom homestead and has 2 studio units downstairs. Enjoy ACCOMMODATION the scenic views from the balcony. l Units 1, 2 and 4 all fully self-contained l Unit 3 has tea/coffee, microwave and fridge facilities l Log burner upstairs, electric heaters studios BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l TV all units 52 Antrim Street, RD1, Tokanui 9884 Phone 03 246 8585 l 5 minute drive to Curio Bay Cellphone 027 278 9585 www.anchorage.co.nz Email [email protected] Waikava Harbour View 17 Relax in peaceful native settings overlooking Waikawa harbour l Spacious 4 bedroom lodge; central heating, full kitchen facilities, BBQ l Two 1 bedroom cottages; Toi Tois & Harakeke: basic kitchen facilities l All accommodation is self- contained; limited free WiFi internet, modern amenities, laundry facilities, linen provided BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Judy Leith l Instant booking & credit card 14 Larne Street, Waikawa payment via website Phone Judy 03 246 8866 www.southcatlins.co.nz Email [email protected] Catlins Beach House 17 Absolute beach front location in the heart of The Catlins. l Self-contained house l Well equipped kitchen with standard oven, fridge, freezer and microwave l 1 queen room with ensuite l 1 queen room, shared bathroom l 1 room has 2 bunks and a single bed l Linen, bedding, towels supplied l Comfortable with log fire BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES For bookings please visit our website l Washing machine 499 Waikawa-Curio Bay Road www.catlinsbeachhouse.co.nz Email [email protected]

THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz 23 A great choice when it comes to accommodation on the Catlins CoastA great choice when it comes to with stunningA great views choiceat your doorstep whenaccommodation it comes on to the Catlins Coast with stunning views at your doorstep Curio Bay Salthouseaccommodation on the17 Catlins Coast A great choice for accommodation with stunning views at your doorstep on the Curio Bay beachfront with stunning uninterrupted seaviews.

l 2 queen self-catering studio units P: +64 (0)3 2468 322 Three self-catering studio units l 1 self-catering studio unit with P: +64 (0)3 2468 322 E: [email protected] self-catering studio units and a 2 bedroom apartment additional bedroom (1 queen, E: [email protected] and a 2 bedroom apartment 1 single) 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay, NZ www.curiobaysalthouse.co.nz l 517 Waikawa-Curio One 2-bedroom Bay Rd,well-appointed Curio Bay, NZ www.curiobaysalthouse.co.nz apartment l Central heating, WiFi, all linens BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Breakfasts available on request For bookings please visit our website P: +64 (0)3 2468 322 517 Waikawa-Curio BayThree Road, Curio self-catering Bay studio units www.curiobaysalthouse.co.nz Email [email protected] E: [email protected] and a 2 bedroom apartment Curio Bay Accommodation 18 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay, NZ Absolute Beachfront at Curio Bay www.curiobaysalthouse.co.nz Boutique studios l quality s/c studios, super king bed ACCOMMODATION l spacious, warm, modern, private l ideal for a romantic getaway Curio Cottage l 3 bedroom cottage (sleeps 6), 2x Queen, 1x bunk l open plan living/kitchen room l cosy & warm with wood burner l Lily & Moby (cats) on site BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Both places have complimentary Nick & Dani BBQ, laundry facilities, linen, towels 521a Curio Bay Road, South Catlins, Southland Phone 03 246 8797 www.curiobay.co.nz Email [email protected] Tumu Toka Curioscape Campground 18 The campground offers a unique coastal environment to take a break on your Catlins journey. Nestled along the swimming beach of Porpoise Bay, alleys of flax provide the campground with scenic sheltered sites. l Campervan and caravan sites with power l Shower, kitchen, laundry BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Shop for essentials 590 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, l Chance to spot Hector dolphins Curio Bay 9884 which often frequent the area Phone 03 246 8897 www.curioscape.co.nz Email [email protected] Lazy Dolphin, Curio Bay 18 Panoramic views of Porpoise Bay and Curio Bay. l Split-level budget accommodation l Double, twin and shared rooms l Beds made up l Huge lounge and balcony l Private beach access l Only a couple of minutes walk to Petrified Forest and penguin watching BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES 529 Curio Bay Road l Friendly helpful host Curio Bay, South Catlins l Wireless Internet, eftpos and Phone 03 246 8579 credit card facilities available Email [email protected]

24 THE CATLINS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.catlins.org.nz Slope Point Accommodation 19 l 2 self-contained units l 1 basic double l 1 twin single l Group bookings available l Laundry, BBQ and Wi-Fi available l Sheltered, quiet and relaxed surroundings on our farm BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Hand feed the farm animals Justine & Andrew 164 Slope Point Road, RD1 Tokanui Phone 03 246 8420 www.slopepoint.co.nz Email [email protected] Slope Point Getaway 19 l Affordable, peaceful, self- contained 3 bedroom house l Sleeps up to 6 ACCOMMODATION l Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ , Freeview TV, washing machine, fireplace, free WiFi, linen provided l Totally surrounded by farmland with estuary views l Close to many southern attractions and activities l Southernmost accommodation BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES in the South Island Justine and Andrew l Hand-feed the farm animals 164 Slope Point Road, RD1 Tokanui Phone 03 246 8420 www.slopepoint.co.nz Email [email protected] Waipapa Point Cottage 21 l Come and enjoy a stay on a sheep/beef farm on the Catlins Coastal Heritage Trail, 3km from Waipapa Point Lighthouse and the sea lions l Our cosy self-contained cottage overlooks farmland to the southern ocean l Cottage comfortably sleeps 4 l Fantastic place for families, with games, books, swings and BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES trampoline Tim & Kim Barker 59 Waipapa Otara Road, South Catlins Phone 03 246 8493 www.waipapapoint.co.nz Email [email protected] Andy’s Place 22 Fortrose, gateway to The Catlins l Peaceful, cosy, self-contained 3 bedroom cottage l 2 queen beds, 1 single l Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and microwave l TV with Freeview, DVD player l Southernmost golf club 2 mins l Fortrose estuary is great for boating, fishing, beach walks BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES l Waipapa lighthouse 20 mins Sharon & Russell Crosbie l Curio Bay 3/4 hour 27 Neva Street, Fortrose, RD5, Invercargill 9875 l Invercargill 40 mins Phone 03 246 9813, 027 694 7895 or 027 694 8206 Email [email protected]

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Clinton - Owaka Valley Rd The Catlins Conservation Park Edendale Clinton-Owaka Valley Road Wyndham Edendale F 1 F Slopedown Road Slopedown Road Wyndham Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park Mokoreta U 2 W IS P R A N G E Owaka Valley Road 1 Owaka River Romahapa Shipwreck t To Invercargill The Wisp Owaka Valley Road Kaka Point Hunt Road YKaka Point Hunts Rd Tunnel 3 Key Eftpos & Credit Card Owaka River HillTunnelT (pin number required) Hill W Accommodation Tahakopa The Wisp R A T A R A N G E Owaka Valley 0 starts/endsM here and Services ATM River Owaka Valley 1 Catlins River Catlins Nugget Point F Maclennan Catlins 2 X Mokoreta Walk & Wisp River River Walk 5 4 Key Township Accommodation THE CATLINS River B E R E S F O R D R A N G E & Wisp V 7 6 Nugget Point Loop Track O Loop COASTAL RAIN- Tawanui Owaka V Roaring Localities Camping Ground FOREST PARK THE CATLINS Track S 1010 Owaka 8 4 Pounawea Bay COASTAL RAINFOREST P 7 Roaring Bay F F O R E S T R A N G E Tawanui NewhavenNew Haven 1 Main Highway DOC Camping Ground Tahakopa Road PARK F 14 5 3 The Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park Mokoreta - Tahakopa Road Puketiro 11 8 U6 Cannibal Bay Mataura River R Cannibal Bay THE CATLINS Mokoreta- S Surat Bay Southern Scenic Route Playground To Invercargill COASTAL RAINFOREST Pounawea PARK P Jack’sSurat Bay Bay Heritage Trail Food 12 Matai 9 T Fortification 30 M A C L E N N A N R A N G E N Purakaunui Falls Rd Jacks Blowhole FortificationWaikawa Valley Waikawa Tahakopa TahakopaFalls L Q 24hr Fuel – card only t Major / sealed roads To Invercargill Valley Purakaunui Falls9 Road Jack’s Bay (dedicated pin number) d Waikawa a Tahakopa River Minor / gravel roads Ro River Q Jack’s Blowhole Limited Hours Fuel y The Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park N Purakaunui V POUNAWEA lle Valley Road THE CATLINS Maclennan R Waimahaka 29 a Falls Camping grounds, bush and estuary walks. V COASTAL RAINFOREST Information Centre Dump Station Quarry Hills Quarry Hills Purakaunui a PARK Tautuku 11 W TUNNEL HILL w Papatowai Bay i-Site Recycling Centre a 15 Waikawa Waipati River L Short track to tunnel excavated by hand Tokanui Riverk i Key 20 (Chaslands) River Fleming K between 1891-92 for Balclutha to Owaka a H K O A McLean Falls River M Purakaunui Bay Railway. Information Kiosks Post Shop O’Neill A 28 Tokanui W 13 ChaslandsPapatowai THE CATLINS 13 Florence Hill Lookout Long Walk 12 J Lake WilkieTahakopa Bay X Key Township 27 Fortrose B COASTAL H Tautuku Bay NUGGET POINT and Museum Medical Centre Tokanui The Catlins Coastal RAINFOREST 16 14 Point ROARING BAY 22 Niagara Waipati Road PARK G Progress Valley Florence Hill Lookout Lighthouse built in 1869.Localities Viewing point for Rainforest Park Waipohatu Chaslands 15 I J O CATLINS RIVER Public Toilet Wheelchair Access Tracks 17 16 Fur Seals and Penguins. 40min return. B Fortrose 20 18 -WISP LOOP TRACK Main Highway E 17 Waikawa LakeCathedral Wilkie Caves Long Point Y KAKA POINT Public Telephone Golf Course Toetoes Waipohatu Tracks Niagara access mayTautuku be restricted Bay Includes two 12km routes, The Catlins River N Bay Haldane Tautuku Walk and Wisp Loop Walk. The routes can be Forest and beach walk, fishing, diving and E G River boating. Camping ground.Southern Scenic Route WiFi No Dogs Otara 19 Progress Valley Waikawa I Chaslands Mistake walked in either direction and can be done as a Porpoise Harbour (Makati) 24km two day tramp or one long day tramp. DOC Heritage Trail 21 21 Campsite & picnicking. The best place in The DRIVE TIME IN MINUTES – distances are selected direct routes and times are indicative only Attractions Curio Bay Bay Cathedral Caves 18 access may be restricted Catlins to see Mohua, a rare native forest bird. 105 10 30 Sealed 45 Road 90 30 50 70 40 80 55 25 30 35 Waikawa A O’NEILL WALK Haldane Waikawa K Otara C Waikawa F Curio LAKE WILKIE P TAWANUI 130 30 90 25 140 70 80 120 90 130 85 20 20 Waipapa Point 15min return. Weir’s Reflective and peaceful. 30min 135 40 60 15 100 45 45 80 50 90 80 25 Tokanui 24 D Harbour Chaslands Mistake Picnicking and walks. Gravel Road B Waipapa Beach Bay return. FORTROSE (Makati) Q PURAKAUNUI FALLS 130 20 60 40 115 50 75 95 75 120 80 Slope Point Boating, fishing, golf and campsite. Slope L 26 Point PAPATOWAIDrive times in minutes: A picture of beauty. 20min return. 55 65 35 Information 80 50 Centre 35 75 20 20 40 Purakaunui Falls Shipwreck only exposed at low tide. Point Picnic Point Forest and beach walk, 45 90 50 105 30 60 100 10 40 Pounawea 22 Porpoise Bay Distances are selected directR routesPURAKAUNUI and times are indicative BAY only C WAIPAPA POINT 40min return. Old Coach Road Forest 65 60 20 i-Site 70 50 20 60 30 Papatowai Weir’s Attractive beach. DOC Campsite and picnicking. Walk to the historic lighthouse and 1881 23 Track to Moa Hunter Sites, 1hr C Beach CATHEDRAL CAVES 105 10 30 45 90 30 50 70 40 80 55 25 30 35 Waikawa 35 80 40 95 20 50 90 Owaka Shipping disaster cemetery. F CURIO BAY (Tuma Toka) I return. DOC Campground. Shanks’s S CATLINS LAKE Information Kiosks The caves resonate with the sound of the 125 50 70 70 105 80 Mokoreta AncientD geological site of F Bush. 130 30 90 25 140 70 Pull-off 80 120and lookout 90 130 walk. 85 20 20 Waipapa Point D SLOPE POINT G NIAGARA FALLS sea, 1hr return through bush and along 71 40 15 55 70 McLean Falls Waipapa Point international importance, the M FLORENCE HILL LOOKOUT Museum The Southernmost point of the South Island. Short walk to the small the beach. Access may be restricted. 135 40 60 15 100 T 45 JACKS 45 80 BLOWHOLE 50 90 80 25 Tokanui 20 100 60 115 Kaka Point 170 million-year-old Petrified Beautiful views over Tautuku Bay. Magnificent views. Approx. 20min return. Curio Bay Niagara Falls. Check www. cathedralcaves.co.nz for 100m from the sea. NB: ideal sea conditions are SlopeForest Point wave washed platform 130 20 60 40 115 50 75 95 75 120 80 Slope Point 140 50 60 PublicFortrose Toilet opening times. required for spouting to occur. 1hr return. E WAIPOHATU is accessible 2hrs either side of McLEAN FALLS N MATAI FALLS and 75 40 Cathedral Caves H 55 65 35 80 50 35 75 20 20 40 Purakaunui Falls A tranquil picnic area offering a 20min low tide. Living Forest walkway, The walk to the McLean J TAUTUKU BOARD WALK RAIL TRAIL WALK U SURAT BAY 115 Curio Bay Public Telephone return wheelchair bush track and a longer predecessor of the petrified Falls takes under 40min 1. Board walk to Estuary, 30min return. Matai Falls 30min 45return. 90 50 105 30 60 A long100 sandy10 40beach Pounawea named after the sailing vessel Balclutha Purakaunui Falls 3hr waterfall wilderness loop track. forest, 15min return. return. 2. Historic walk, 20-60min return Rail Trail 1hr return. Surat, wrecked in 1874. Sealions. Camping Ground. WiFi P Pounawea 65 60 20 70 50 20 60 30 Papatowai F Curio Bay (Tuma Toka) J Tautuku Board Walk 35 80 40 95 20 50 90 Owaka Walk to Tautuku Estuary - 10mins Camping grounds, bush and estuary walks. Accommodation Attractions Ancient geological site of international importance, 125 50 70 70 105 80 Mokoreta Q Camping Ground the 180 million year old Petrified Forest wave washed K Papatowai Jack’s Blowhole 71 40 15 55 70 McLean Falls A O’Neill Walk platform is accessible 2 hours either side of low tide. 1 hour return walk to deep blow hole 200 15 minute return walk. Picnic Point Forest and beach walk, 40min return 20 100 60 115 Kaka Point DOC Camping Ground walk. Old Coach Road Forest Track to Moa Hunter metres from the sea. Living Forest walkway, predecessor of the 140 50 60 Fortrose Sites, 1hr return walk. DOC Campground. Surat Bay Food B Fortrose petrified forest, 15min return. R 75 40 Cathedral Caves Boating, fishing, golf and campsite. L Matai Falls and Rail Trail Walk A long sandy beach named after the sailing F 24hr Fuel - card only G Niagara Falls vessel Surat, wrecked in 1874. Sealions. 115 Curio Bay Shipwreck only exposed at low tide. Matai Falls - 30 minute return walk F Short walk to one of the world’s smallest waterfalls. Camping Ground. Balclutha Limited Hours Fuel C Waipapa Point Rail Trail - 1 hour return walk H McLean Falls S Nugget Point & Roaring Bay Dump Station Walk to the historic lighthouse and 1881 M Catlins River - Wisp Loop Track Shipping disaster cemetery. ‘Tallest’ in The Catlins (22m), under 40 mins return. Lighthouse built in 1869. Viewing point for Recycling Centre Includes two 12km routes, The Catlins River Fur Seals & Penguins. 40 minute return walk. I Cathedral Caves Walk and Wisp Loop Walk. The routes can be Post Shop D Slope Point The caves resonate with the sound of the sea, 1hr return walked in either direction and can be done as T Tunnel Hill The Southern most point of the South Island. walk. 20 min bush and beach walk. Access may be restricted. a 24km two day tramp or one long day tramp. Short track to tunnel excavated by hand between Medical Centre Magnificent view. Walk time 20mins Check www.cathedralcaves.co.nz for opening times. DOC Campsite & picnicking. 1891 - 92 for Balclutha to Owaka Railway. Golf Course E Waipohatu J Lake Wilkie N Purakaunui Falls U Kaka Point Wheelchair Access A tranquil picnic area offering a 20 min Reflective and peaceful. 30 min return walk. A picture of beauty. 20 minutes return. Forest and beach walk, fishing, diving wheelchair bush track and a longer 3hr & boating. Camping ground. No Dogs waterfall wilderness track return route. J Florence Hill Lookout O Purakaunui Bay V Tawanui Beautiful Views over Tautuku Bay Attractive beach. DOC Campsite & picnicking. Information, picnicking & walks. B DESIGN dggxx ] For more information go to NO TOILET ON BOARD www.catlins.org.nz NO FREEDOM CAMPING Waita- or visit the Information Centres at Waikawa & Owaka. 90 come to The Catlin Haere Mai94 ~ Welcomeai - Wel to The Catlins...s Haere M 8 “Tatu te Whenua” EmergencyManuka - Call Gorge 111 Please leave the land undisturbed To Te Anau & Gore 24 hour fuel pumps - no cash Queenstown p eft-pos/credit cards only To Te Anau Gore To Dunedin u Milton & Queenstown 1 Clutha River 1 To Dunedin

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Clinton - Owaka Valley Rd The Catlins Conservation Park Edendale Clinton-Owaka Valley Road Wyndham Edendale F 1 F Slopedown Road Slopedown Road Romahapa Wyndham Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park Mokoreta U 2 W IS P R A N G E Owaka Valley Road 1 Owaka River Romahapa Shipwreck t To Invercargill The Wisp Owaka Valley Road Kaka Point Hunt Road YKaka Point Hunts Rd Tunnel 3 Key Eftpos & Credit Card Owaka River HillTunnelT (pin number required) Hill W Accommodation Tahakopa The Wisp R A T A R A N G E Owaka Valley 0 starts/endsM here and Services ATM River Owaka Valley 1 Catlins River Catlins Nugget Point F Maclennan Catlins 2 X Mokoreta Walk & Wisp River River Walk 5 4 Key Township Accommodation THE CATLINS River B E R E S F O R D R A N G E & Wisp V 7 6 Nugget Point Loop Track O Loop COASTAL RAIN- Tawanui Owaka V Roaring Localities Camping Ground FOREST PARK THE CATLINS Track S 1010 Owaka 8 4 Pounawea Bay COASTAL RAINFOREST P 7 Roaring Bay Mataura River F F O R E S T R A N G E Tawanui NewhavenNew Haven 1 Main Highway DOC Camping Ground Tahakopa Road PARK F 14 5 3 The Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park Mokoreta - Tahakopa Road Puketiro 11 8 U6 Cannibal Bay Mataura River R Cannibal Bay THE CATLINS Mokoreta- S Surat Bay Southern Scenic Route Playground To Invercargill COASTAL RAINFOREST Pounawea PARK P Jack’sSurat Bay Bay Heritage Trail Food 12 Matai 9 T Fortification 30 M A C L E N N A N R A N G E N Purakaunui Falls Rd Jacks Blowhole FortificationWaikawa Valley Waikawa Tahakopa TahakopaFalls L Q 24hr Fuel – card only t Major / sealed roads To Invercargill Valley Purakaunui Falls9 Road Jack’s Bay (dedicated pin number) d Waikawa a Tahakopa River Minor / gravel roads Ro River Q Jack’s Blowhole Limited Hours Fuel Waimahaka y The Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park N Purakaunui V POUNAWEA lle Valley Road THE CATLINS Maclennan R Waimahaka 29 a Falls Camping grounds, bush and estuary walks. V COASTAL RAINFOREST Information Centre Dump Station Quarry Hills Quarry Hills Purakaunui a PARK Tautuku 11 W TUNNEL HILL w Papatowai Bay i-Site Recycling Centre a 15 Waikawa Waipati River L Short track to tunnel excavated by hand Tokanui Riverk i Key 20 (Chaslands) River Fleming K between 1891-92 for Balclutha to Owaka a H K O A McLean Falls River M Purakaunui Bay Railway. Information Kiosks Post Shop O’Neill A 28 Tokanui W 13 ChaslandsPapatowai THE CATLINS 13 Florence Hill Lookout Long Walk 12 J Lake WilkieTahakopa Bay X Key Township 27 Fortrose B COASTAL H Tautuku Bay NUGGET POINT and Museum Medical Centre Tokanui The Catlins Coastal RAINFOREST 16 14 Point ROARING BAY 22 Niagara Waipati Road PARK G Progress Valley Florence Hill Lookout Lighthouse built in 1869.Localities Viewing point for Rainforest Park Waipohatu Chaslands 15 I J O CATLINS RIVER Public Toilet Wheelchair Access Tracks 17 16 Fur Seals and Penguins. 40min return. B Fortrose 20 18 -WISP LOOP TRACK Main Highway E 17 Waikawa LakeCathedral Wilkie Caves Long Point Y KAKA POINT Public Telephone Golf Course Toetoes Waipohatu Tracks Niagara access mayTautuku be restricted Bay Includes two 12km routes, The Catlins River N Bay Haldane Tautuku Walk and Wisp Loop Walk. The routes can be Forest and beach walk, fishing, diving and E G River boating. Camping ground.Southern Scenic Route WiFi No Dogs Otara 19 Progress Valley Waikawa I Chaslands Mistake walked in either direction and can be done as a Porpoise Harbour (Makati) 24km two day tramp or one long day tramp. DOC Heritage Trail 21 21 Campsite & picnicking. The best place in The DRIVE TIME IN MINUTES – distances are selected direct routes and times are indicative only Attractions Curio Bay Bay Cathedral Caves 18 access may be restricted Catlins to see Mohua, a rare native forest bird. 105 10 30 Sealed 45 Road 90 30 50 70 40 80 55 25 30 35 Waikawa A O’NEILL WALK Haldane Waikawa K Otara C Waikawa F Curio LAKE WILKIE P TAWANUI 130 30 90 25 140 70 80 120 90 130 85 20 20 Waipapa Point 15min return. Weir’s Reflective and peaceful. 30min 135 40 60 15 100 45 45 80 50 90 80 25 Tokanui 24 D Harbour Chaslands Mistake Picnicking and walks. Gravel Road B Waipapa Beach Bay return. FORTROSE (Makati) Q PURAKAUNUI FALLS 130 20 60 40 115 50 75 95 75 120 80 Slope Point Boating, fishing, golf and campsite. Slope L 26 Point PAPATOWAIDrive times in minutes: A picture of beauty. 20min return. 55 65 35 Information 80 50 Centre 35 75 20 20 40 Purakaunui Falls Shipwreck only exposed at low tide. Point Picnic Point Forest and beach walk, 45 90 50 105 30 60 100 10 40 Pounawea 22 Porpoise Bay Distances are selected directR routesPURAKAUNUI and times are indicative BAY only C WAIPAPA POINT 40min return. Old Coach Road Forest 65 60 20 i-Site 70 50 20 60 30 Papatowai Weir’s Attractive beach. DOC Campsite and picnicking. Walk to the historic lighthouse and 1881 23 Track to Moa Hunter Sites, 1hr C Beach CATHEDRAL CAVES 105 10 30 45 90 30 50 70 40 80 55 25 30 35 Waikawa 35 80 40 95 20 50 90 Owaka Shipping disaster cemetery. F CURIO BAY (Tuma Toka) I return. DOC Campground. Shanks’s S CATLINS LAKE Information Kiosks The caves resonate with the sound of the 125 50 70 70 105 80 Mokoreta AncientD geological site of F Bush. 130 30 90 25 140 70 Pull-off 80 120and lookout 90 130 walk. 85 20 20 Waipapa Point D SLOPE POINT G NIAGARA FALLS sea, 1hr return through bush and along 71 40 15 55 70 McLean Falls Waipapa Point international importance, the M FLORENCE HILL LOOKOUT Museum The Southernmost point of the South Island. Short walk to the small the beach. Access may be restricted. 135 40 60 15 100 T 45 JACKS 45 80 BLOWHOLE 50 90 80 25 Tokanui 20 100 60 115 Kaka Point 170 million-year-old Petrified Beautiful views over Tautuku Bay. Magnificent views. Approx. 20min return. Curio Bay Niagara Falls. Check www. cathedralcaves.co.nz for 100m from the sea. NB: ideal sea conditions are SlopeForest Point wave washed platform 130 20 60 40 115 50 75 95 75 120 80 Slope Point 140 50 60 PublicFortrose Toilet opening times. required for spouting to occur. 1hr return. E WAIPOHATU is accessible 2hrs either side of McLEAN FALLS N MATAI FALLS and 75 40 Cathedral Caves H 55 65 35 80 50 35 75 20 20 40 Purakaunui Falls A tranquil picnic area offering a 20min low tide. Living Forest walkway, The walk to the McLean J TAUTUKU BOARD WALK RAIL TRAIL WALK U SURAT BAY 115 Curio Bay Public Telephone return wheelchair bush track and a longer predecessor of the petrified Falls takes under 40min 1. Board walk to Estuary, 30min return. Matai Falls 30min 45return. 90 50 105 30 60 A long100 sandy10 40beach Pounawea named after the sailing vessel Balclutha Purakaunui Falls 3hr waterfall wilderness loop track. forest, 15min return. return. 2. Historic walk, 20-60min return Rail Trail 1hr return. Surat, wrecked in 1874. Sealions. Camping Ground. WiFi P Pounawea 65 60 20 70 50 20 60 30 Papatowai F Curio Bay (Tuma Toka) J Tautuku Board Walk 35 80 40 95 20 50 90 Owaka Walk to Tautuku Estuary - 10mins Camping grounds, bush and estuary walks. Accommodation Attractions Ancient geological site of international importance, 125 50 70 70 105 80 Mokoreta Q Camping Ground the 180 million year old Petrified Forest wave washed K Papatowai Jack’s Blowhole 71 40 15 55 70 McLean Falls A O’Neill Walk platform is accessible 2 hours either side of low tide. 1 hour return walk to deep blow hole 200 15 minute return walk. Picnic Point Forest and beach walk, 40min return 20 100 60 115 Kaka Point DOC Camping Ground walk. Old Coach Road Forest Track to Moa Hunter metres from the sea. Living Forest walkway, predecessor of the 140 50 60 Fortrose Sites, 1hr return walk. DOC Campground. Surat Bay Food B Fortrose petrified forest, 15min return. R 75 40 Cathedral Caves Boating, fishing, golf and campsite. L Matai Falls and Rail Trail Walk A long sandy beach named after the sailing F 24hr Fuel - card only G Niagara Falls vessel Surat, wrecked in 1874. Sealions. 115 Curio Bay Shipwreck only exposed at low tide. Matai Falls - 30 minute return walk F Short walk to one of the world’s smallest waterfalls. Camping Ground. Balclutha Limited Hours Fuel C Waipapa Point Rail Trail - 1 hour return walk H McLean Falls S Nugget Point & Roaring Bay Dump Station Walk to the historic lighthouse and 1881 M Catlins River - Wisp Loop Track Shipping disaster cemetery. ‘Tallest’ in The Catlins (22m), under 40 mins return. Lighthouse built in 1869. Viewing point for Recycling Centre Includes two 12km routes, The Catlins River Fur Seals & Penguins. 40 minute return walk. I Cathedral Caves Walk and Wisp Loop Walk. The routes can be Post Shop D Slope Point The caves resonate with the sound of the sea, 1hr return walked in either direction and can be done as T Tunnel Hill The Southern most point of the South Island. walk. 20 min bush and beach walk. Access may be restricted. a 24km two day tramp or one long day tramp. Short track to tunnel excavated by hand between Medical Centre Magnificent view. Walk time 20mins Check www.cathedralcaves.co.nz for opening times. DOC Campsite & picnicking. 1891 - 92 for Balclutha to Owaka Railway. Golf Course E Waipohatu J Lake Wilkie N Purakaunui Falls U Kaka Point Wheelchair Access A tranquil picnic area offering a 20 min Reflective and peaceful. 30 min return walk. A picture of beauty. 20 minutes return. Forest and beach walk, fishing, diving wheelchair bush track and a longer 3hr & boating. Camping ground. No Dogs waterfall wilderness track return route. J Florence Hill Lookout O Purakaunui Bay V Tawanui Beautiful Views over Tautuku Bay Attractive beach. DOC Campsite & picnicking. Information, picnicking & walks. B DESIGN For fire or accident emergency – phone 111 The Catlins Care Code For conservation or wildlife HAERE MAI – WELCOME emergency – phone 0800 362 468 Please help us to protect the nature NOTE: There is minimal cell phone coverage in much

and wildlife of The Catlins – Only leave of The Catlins. Public phones are located at Owaka, your footprints; only take photographs and Papatowai and Tokanui. memories...

Published by: Catlins Coast Incorporated a non-profit community organisation Wildlife ‘Our aim is to promote The Catlins as a place to live, work and visit, and to help retain The and Nature Catlins heritage and natural history’ For more information visit Camping www.doc.govt.nz For more information visit Enquiries to: www.camping.org.nz • Talk quietly and move slowly Driving Email: [email protected] when near sea lions or fur Visit www.nzta.govt.nz/ seals – do not disturb them, • Please use official Waste Disposal give them space, stay at least camping sites safety/driving-safely/ 20m away as they have toilets and visiting-drivers/ • Please take all rubbish • Yellow-eyed penguins are waste disposals www.nzta.govt.nz/ away with you, carry Additional copies may be shy and easily stressed – do • No Roadside, Lookout or resources/driving-in-nz out what you carry in – ordered online at not disturb them, give them Beachside Camping Rubbish disposal points space, stay at least 50m away • Keep left, observe all road are at Papatowai and www.southlandnz.com • Do not remove plants, • Permission must be signs. Pass school buses at Kaka Point and recycling animals or fossils from the obtained for camping, 20k/hr is available at Owaka and environment – treat New parking or walking on • Reduce speed when driving Tokanui Zealand forest and birds with private land respect, they are unique and on ‘unsealed’ roads • Use public toilets often rare • Please leave areas clean • Limit vehicle use on provided, please do not • Respect our cultural and tidy beaches, respect other pollute the environment heritage, treat these places beach users, the road rules • Check it is all right to light. with consideration and care apply • Use Campervan waste

• Dogs can disturb and even Permits are required. disposals – Inn Street Sutherland) Fergus

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• No drones at Nugget Point/ road to take photographs; Tokanui, Whistling Frog please leave it at your next stopping-off place Roaring Bay or read road signs/maps; and Resort and Pounawea where others might benefit from it. Curio Bay. Fires can destroy to allow vehicles behind Holiday Park Thank you

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