The Catlins Travel Guide

Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

This two-part waterfall is the end-point of an easy walk through varied forest and bush land and one of the most impressive in the Catlins area.

Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Porpoise Bay Beach during your travels in Waikawa?

See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.