of The Catlins
Activities
Find out what you can do in The Catlins
Cycle Trips
The Catlins’ bike trips are just one of the many fun ways to explore and enjoy the breath-taking area. The Ca...
Walks - South Catlins
Waikawa The Old Coach Road is a walk across the estuary, possible at low tide, starting from the right side of...
Walks - Awakiki Bush
Awakiki Bush Awakiki Bush Scenic Reserve featuring a very large Totara tree. There is foot access from the roa...
Walks - Chaslands Area
Cathedral Caves Another trademark of The Catlins is the Cathedral Caves on Waipati Beach, south of Tautuku. Th...
Walks - Kaka Point Area
Nugget Point Tokāta Scenic Reserve At the first carpark (Roaring Bay) there is walking path to the penguin v...
Walks - Papatowai Area
Shanks’ Bush Nature Trail A 20-minute self-guided walk through a variety of habitats in a private reserve. Lo...
Walks - Tautuku Area
Lake Wilkie Just south of the Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre on the Southern Scenic Route a 5-minute walk ta...
Walks - The Catlins River - Wisp Loop
Catlins River Track Look at the map of the track. The Catlins River Track runs from ‘The Wisp’ picnic area to...
Walks - The Owaka and Central Area
Purakaunui Falls The roads to these iconic falls are well signposted from the Southern Scenic Route. The walk...
