Catlins River Walk
Catlins River Walk
Catlins Coast, Southland
Catlins Coast, Southland
The Catlins River Walk is located off the Southern Scenic Route, in the Catlins region of New Zealand.
The Catlins River Walk is a five-hour walk through beech forest walk, between the camping areas at Tawanui and the Wisp.
This walk 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.
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