South Catlins
South Catlins forms the southern portion of The Catlins, located between Balclutha and Invercargill. Wildlife and native plants and trees are a feature of the Catlins. Varieties of sea birds are prolific and you may see the forest-dwelling birds tui, bellbird, fantail, native pigeon and the rare mohua. You may also be fortunate enough to observe yellow-eyed penguins from the viewing hides provided. more
The Catlins is also home to the New Zealand sea lion, fur seal and the Hector’s dolphin. The forests contain many native tree species especially tree ferns, rata, kahikatea, miro, kamahi, and silver beech. The remarkable Catlins is renowned for its ever-changing panoramic views of moody skies, wind-shorn trees, rugged shores, forests and pastureland.
Be sure to bring your camera when you explore the Catlins!
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BACK TO NATURE TOURS - Dunedin
BACK TO NATURE TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Imagine spending a day experiencing rare wildlife, stunning viewpoints, iconic architecture and taking you shoes off to walk on a pristine beach. This becomes reality on our Dunedin day tours that are scheduled to work in with our busy cruise ship calendar. Let our professional guides bring you back to nature on a journey through history, scenery and wildlife.
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- +64 27 352 8645
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- 0800 286 000 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Dunedin
ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's best wildlife tour—visit one of the world's few untouched areas with its amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our 'Peninsula Encounter' is absolutely unrivalled offering close, exciting, small group viewing of royal albatross, hookers sealions, blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and yellow eyed penguins in a beautiful isolated area. New Zealand Tourism Award winner in four categories.
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- +64 3 454 4121
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- 0800 356 563 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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KAKA POINT CAMPING GROUND - Catlins Coast
KAKA POINT CAMPING GROUND - Catlins Coast
Kaka Point Camp Ground is surrounded by beautiful coastal remnant bush with a lot of native animals and birds. Different types of accommodation, cabins, sheltered tent and power sites are available. We have many different activities to do around the area and are only a 10-minute drive from Roaring Bay, the home of the yellow eyed penguins.
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MOLESWORTH TOUR COMPANY - North Canterbury
MOLESWORTH TOUR COMPANY - North Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Experience the stunning landscapes of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest high-country cattle station with our passionate guides who will bring the whole experience to life for you. One, or two-day tours available from Hanmer Springs on request for small groups or individuals. Larger groups can be catered for also.
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- +64 274 351 955
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- 65 Willowside Place, Amberley, North Canterbury 7410, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Join New Zealand's top landscape, nature and wildlife photographers to help you to get the most from your photography or visit to New Zealand. From 1-day Photography Workshops to 17-day NZ Photo Tours with New Zealand's leading landscape and wildlife photographers.
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View 19 events near Southland - South Catlins
Honouring the Driving Forces of Our Emergency Services
Take a trip down memory lane: a tribute to the vehicles of our emergency services that kept our communities safe for almost a century. Prepare to look back in time as you get up close and personal with our display of ...
Where: Bill Richardson Transport World, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 491 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 10:00am on Friday 29th March 2024
To: 5:00pm on Saturday 31st August 2024
Saurian - Down at the Crown Single Release
Saurian, the octopedal rock unit from Dunedin are set to release their engaging new single, 'Down at the Crown' on May 3. This is the second song to be released from their upcoming EP. It’s a tune celebrating the ...
Where: Tillermans, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 16 Don St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 10:00pm on Friday 7th June 2024
To: 11:59pm on Friday 7th June 2024
Heath Franklin's Chopper - Not Here to F*ck Spiders
AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS NZ's Most Wanted MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off... and he's not here to f*ck spiders! That's right. Not even if they're dressed in a sexy spider nurse outfit. He just hasn't got ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:00pm on Sunday 9th June 2024
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 9th June 2024
Jubilation: Strauss & Shostakovich
Henry Meng Fanfare Richard Strauss Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme Sai Natarajan We Long For An Adventure Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 NZSO’s Music Director Emeritus James Judd is a familiar face to audiences after ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:30pm on Tuesday 11th June 2024
To: 8:55pm on Tuesday 11th June 2024
Madsen Promotions Tribute to Queen + Bee Gees
Golden medallions, steaming disco boots, flares, discotheque mania: the Bee Gees are the icons of this magic era, firmly cemented into our minds as the men of “Night Fever.” This is all brought back to ...
Where: Club Southland, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 115 Leet Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:30pm on Friday 21st June 2024
To: 10:20pm on Friday 21st June 2024
Hoedown Showdown
Brimming with tomfoolery, extravagant outfits and toe-tapping tunes that’ll have you dancing in the aisles. Featuring: Karl Perigo Marian Burns Chet O’Connell Isaac Pawson Kate Lineham Hank Trenton Grant ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 11:00am on Friday 21st June 2024
To: 12:45pm on Friday 21st June 2024
2024 Matariki hāngī and Night Walk
Mānawatia a Matariki! Mānawatia a Matariki! Nau mai haere mai to a family friendly evening of kai and connection! Celebrate Matariki with a community hāngī, try your hand at harakeke weaving, and rug up to join DOC ...
Where: Te Anau Scout Hall, Te Anau, Fiordland
Address: 154 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau, Fiordland
From: 4:45pm on Friday 28th June 2024
To: 8:30pm on Friday 28th June 2024
ILT Kidzone Festival
10 - 14 July 2024 Invercargill, Southland www.iltkidzone.co.nz Great South proudly presents the annual ILT Kidzone Festival, Southland’s most popular six day family festival jam-packed with over 160 hands-on ...
Where: Southland Girls High School, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 328 Tweed St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 10:30am on Wednesday 10th July 2024
To: 3:30pm on Monday 15th July 2024
The Sbs Bank Season of Mamma Mia!
Invercargill Musical Theatre presents the SBS Bank season of the global sensation, MAMMA MIA! at the Civic Theatre from July 12 - 27 2024. Featuring the timeless songs of ABBA, set on a Greek Island, this heartwarming ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:30pm on Friday 12th July 2024
To: 6:30pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
3 Tenors Tribute to Mario Lanza
Deemed the greatest voice of the 20th century, our tenors pay tribute to Mario Lanza singing his passionate love songs. Featuring: Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Benjamin Makisi Derek Hill Karl Perigo Amanda ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 11:00am on Friday 2nd August 2024
To: 12:45pm on Friday 2nd August 2024