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Nugget Point
Nugget Point Cliff features dramatic coastal views, a historic lighthouse, and rocky islets, making it one of the Catlins’ most iconic scenic spots.
Roaring Bay
Roaring Bay is a top Catlins wildlife spot to see rare yellow-eyed penguins at dusk and fur seals nearby, set against dramatic coastal scenery.
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Purakaunui Falls
Purakaunui Falls is a famous three-tiered waterfall in the Catlins, easily reached by a short forest walk and perfect for photos year-round.
Florence Hill Lookout
Florence Hill Lookout offers sweeping views over Tautuku Bay, making it one of the Catlins’ best and most accessible scenic viewpoints.
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The Catlins
The Catlins is a wild coastal region of forests, waterfalls, and rare wildlife, offering some of New Zealand’s most untouched and scenic landscapes.
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Curio Bay / Porpoise Bay
Curio Bay and Porpoise Bay offer a rare fossil forest, dolphin encounters, and stunning Catlins coastline—perfect for wildlife and nature lovers.
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Waipapa Point Lighthouse
Waipapa Point Lighthouse is a historic Catlins landmark with rugged coastal views, rich maritime history, and frequent sea lion sightings.
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Queens Park
Queens Park in Invercargill is a spacious urban oasis with gardens, wildlife, walking tracks, and family-friendly attractions in the heart of the city.
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Bluff Hill Lookout (Motupōhue)
Bluff Hill Lookout (Motupōhue) offers sweeping views of Foveaux Strait and Stewart Island, with easy access, scenic walks, and stunning sunrises.
Stirling Point
Stirling Point in Bluff is a southern landmark with a famous signpost, coastal views, and access to New Zealand’s southernmost scenic experiences.
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Southland 2
Select the signpost for your destination Exploring Southland: A Journey Through New Zealand’s Untamed Wilderness 🏞️🌿 Hello, fellow adventurers! 🌍✈️ If you’re looking for a destination that combines rugged natural beauty, rich…
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Southland Districts
Select the signpost for your destination Southland District: Where New Zealand’s Untamed Beauty Comes to Life 🌄🐧Hello, fellow adventurers! 🌍✈️There’s something so magical about Southland District—a place where nature truly…
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Mataura
Discover Mataura - a Southland town on the Mataura River with industrial heritage, Mataura Falls, trout fishing, award-winning museum & pump track fun.
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Gore District
Explore Gore District - Southland’s brown trout & country music hub, heritage museums, scenic parks, vintage aircraft & farm‑stay charm.
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Wyndham
Select the signpost for your destination Exploring Wyndham: A Journey Through New Zealand’s Scenic Southland Town 🌳🏞️Hello, fellow adventurers! 🌍✈️ If you’re looking for a destination that combines stunning natural…
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Tuatapere
Discover Tūātapere a small Southland town on the Waiau River, famed for Hump Ridge Track, Clifden Caves, jet boating & legendary sausages.
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Te Anau
Discover Te Anau - serene lake shores, glowworm caves, bird sanctuaries, Great Walks gateway & Milford Sound adventures in Fiordland’s heart.
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Riverton
Discover Riverton /Aparima—Southland’s oldest Pākehā settlement with dolphin‑filled bays, Te Hikoi museum, surf breaks, heritage trails, coastal views & artisan hubs.
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Ōtautau
Discover Ōtautau —a quaint Southland town on the Aparima River, rich in farming, heritage, art, blueberry picking & gateway to scenic trails.
Milford Sound
Explore Milford Sound — a breathtaking fiord in Fiordland National Park, where towering cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife create unforgettable magic.
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Lumsden
Discover Lumsden —Southland’s railway hub turned outdoor gateway, with cycle trails, trout fishing, heritage locomotives, quirky cafés & craft shops.
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Bluff
Select the signpost for your destination Exploring Bluff: A Journey Through New Zealand’s Southernmost Town 🌊🦪Hello, fellow adventurers! 🌍✈️ If you’re looking for a destination that combines stunning natural beauty,…
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Stewart Island
Discover Stewart Island /Rakiura—remote, wild, 280 km tracks, kiwi encounters, aurora nights, Ulva Island bird haven & rustic Oban charm.
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Invercargill
Discover Invercargill —NZ’s southernmost city with vintage vehicle museums, Queen’s Park botanic oasis, Aqua fun, Bluff oysters & Southern Lights magic.
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Invercargill District
iscover the Invercargill District —Southland's vibrant hub with rich heritage, vast parks, estuarine escapes, coastal beaches, motoring culture & gateway to Fiordland.
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Gore
Discover Gore - a vibrant Southland town famed for brown trout fishing, country music, heritage art, moonshine tales, aviation thrills & forest walks.
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Kingston Hill Climb
Ride or hike the historic Kingston Hill Climb —winding heritage route with Lake Wakatipu views, motorsport roots & rugged adventure near Kingston, NZ.