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?”…