Catlins Sea Lions – More photos

For those of you (like me) who are just a little bit obsessed with sea lions, here are some additional photos. Please check out the other sea lion posts for more. A large male we called big nose!

Helena Falls Beach – Long Point, Catlins

A hidden gem in the Catlins, this beautiful secluded beach is just a short walk from the carpark. The reserve was purchased in 2009 by the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust and the Ministry of Conservation’s Natural Heritage Fund. The trust has fenced off parts of the reserve and created a carpark and walking tracks. Forest and…

Purakaunui Falls

Beautiful Purakaunui Falls: The 22m falls are located on the Tautuku River in Catlins Conservation Park and are often described as the most spectacular in the region. The walk to the falls is very pleasant, passing through a variety of forests and shrub types such as huge tree fuchsia, stands of olearia, and podocarp forests.…

Catlins Sea lion pups 2019

I thought you might like these photos of the 2019 season’s New Zealand sea lion pups around Jacks Bay and the Catlins Lake area. We think there were around 7 but hard to tell as they move around a bit. Anyway we feel very privileged to have been able to watch them grow up over…

Nugget point – on a dull day – still beautiful!!!!

Just to prove that any day is a good day to visit Nugget Point. Here are some photos of a recent visit on a cloudy day.

Goldfields Cavalcade – Owaka 2018

The 2018 Cavalcade – Something a bit different, I hope you enjoy seeing the photos and maybe go and see the 2019 cavalcade where the destination is Hawea. It’s a spectacular sight and great day out!!

Catlins Lake – Catlins

You’ve probably guessed by now that the Catlins is one of our favourite places to visit. Turn off at Owaka on the Pounawea road and explore the Catlins Lake, Jack’s Bay and Catlins heads – you certainly won’t be disappointed.