Caitlins New Zealand walks cover beautiful scenery unique to the area. The Catlins Heritage Trail is a series of walks and places of interest linked by easy drives. View more information on walks and trails in the Caitlins, New Zealand.

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Highlights of the Catlins

The Catlins River Walk, five hours of beech forest walk between the camping areas at Tawanui and the Wisp, is known for its beauty and rare native birds.

At Curio Bay you will find an ancient geological phenomenon of international significance—the Petrified Forest. Fossilised trees, over 180 million years old, lie embedded on coastal bedrock. Nearby is Slope Point, the southernmost point of the South Island, with its dramatic windswept trees.

Discover the lighthouse at Waipapa Point, scene of New Zealand's worst shipping disaster.

For further information about the Southland region view our Southland regional information section.

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