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.

Kohaihai

The Kohaihai River mouth is the furthest point north you can reach by road on the stunning and wild West Coast of the South Island. Going south, the road ends about 10km past the Anatori River mouth (see my post on Anatori). The area in between is mostly part of the Kahurangi National Park, with…

Denniston

The Denniston Plateau is a great place to explore, history at every turn and a glimpse into what life would have been like in an isolated mining community. We had a great day here, it’s a must visit, near Westport on the South Island’s West Coast.