Sea lions of Jacks Bay – Part 2

After seeing the two females and two pups ( see Sea lions of Jacks Bay – Part one post), the next day we had family visiting and we took them to Jack’s Bay to see if the same sea lions were still there. As we walked along the beach we could see a group of…

Sea lion’s of Jack’s Bay – Part 1

On a recent trip to Jack’s Bay we saw a large female and smaller female sea lion getting out of the water and heading reasonably quickly up the beach.

Catlin’s sea lions – Part 1

We spend a lot of time in the Catlins area and often see sea lions but on a recent visit to Surat Bay we weren’t expecting to see one quite this close.

Waipapa Lighthouse

Waipapa Point Lighthouse – located at Waipapa Point in Southland, New Zealand. About an hour’s drive south from Papotowai or 50 mins from Invercargill, in the beautiful Catlins district.

Easter – 2016

We decided to visit one of our favorite places for Easter – Papatowai in the Catlins. The DOC camp was quite busy which we hadn’t expected, the last time we stayed there were only about four other groups staying there. The weather was good, overcast at times but warm enough.

Curio Bay – Catlins

Located near the southern end of New Zealand’s South Island, Curio Bay is a coastal area best known as the site of a petrified forest some 180 million years old. Curio Bay is one of the major attractions in the Catlins, attracting around 100,000 visitors per year.

Purakaunui Bay – Catlins

See the highest cliffs in the Catlins and explore the sheltered beach and rocky shore of Purakaunui Bay.

Nugget Point Light House

The Nugget Point lighthouse is a must see if you are visiting the Catlins. Nugget Point is one of the most distinctive landforms along the Otago coast. It’s a steep headland with a lighthouse and a scattering of rocky islets (The Nuggets).

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.