Catlins Heads

The Catlins Heads is located across the Catlins river mouth from Surat Bay. A great walk along the beach and rocks with amazing rock formations.

Surat Bay – Catlins

Surat Bay in the Catlins is a quiet, peaceful and beautiful spot. Home to many sea lions  and native birds, all of which can be viewed in their natural environment.

War Birds over Wanaka

WAR BIRDS OVER WANAKA If you are looking for a great day out with amazing planes, good food, entertainment and interesting displays then don’t miss Warbirds over Wanaka. The air show is held every two years at the Wanaka airport.

Macaulay Hut

A few years ago we went on very interesting trip to the Macaulay Hut in the Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park. This hut is 17km up the Macaulay River and access is by 4WD vehicles, walking or mountain biking. Cross the Macaulay River at the ford and look out for the DOC signs on the riverbed directing…

St Bathans

The former gold and coal mining town of St Bathans,  lies deep in the heart of the Maniototo. In 1887 St Bathans was a bustling town with around 2,000 miners. Mining has long ceased, and it’s now a tranquil holiday retreat. Some of the buildings from the gold mining era remain today and little else has been…

Anatori

We wanted to go to Anatori and the Turimawiwi River because it’s the end of the road from the north, down the West coast of the South Island. We had been to the end of the road from the south which ends at the Kohaihai river where there is a large doc camp site, in…

Papatowai – Catlins

Papatowai is a small settlement in the Catlins district,  situated at the mouth of the Tahakopa River.  With a permanent population of about 30, the population rises dramatically during the holiday season.

Aromoana – Dunedin Harbour

 Aramoana, is a small coastal settlement, 27 kilometres north of Dunedin city. There is a small permanent population as well as holiday houses or cribs as they are known in the South Island. The name Aramoana is Maori for “pathway to the sea”. Originally founded by The Otago Harbour Board, established in the 1880s as an ideal pilot station for navigation around…

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I started this blog to let everyone know what an amazing place New Zealand is, not only the famous and popular tourist attractions but also the destinations off the beaten track. We usually have no idea how long it takes to get to a destination as we often say, “I wonder what’s down that road?”…