North Catlins
The Catlins is a major highlight of the Southern Scenic Route. Situated off the beaten track, The Catlins encompasses the area between Kaka Point and Fortrose, spanning both Clutha and Southland Districts. The Catlins is an area of great contrasts and natural beauty with an abundance of wildlife. From magnificent coastal cliffs and headlands, long sweeping beaches, coves and sandy bays; to extensive temperate rainforests, waterfalls and rolling farmland, The Catlins is a fascinating, rugged place. The climate is temperate with a generous annual rainfall which nurtures the predominantly green landscape. more
The largest township is Owaka with a population of almost 400 people. Other settlements in The Catlins are Kaka Point, Pounawea, Tahakopa, Papatowai, Tokanui, Waikawa and Fortrose. In an area known for its remoteness and low population, The Catlins is really something special, allow plenty of time to explore!
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AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Experience the awesome sights and beauty of Southern NZ. Showcasing the Heritage and Wildlife capital of NZ - Dunedin. Choose between small-group package tours, daily tours, shore excursion tours or design your own tour. Experienced and knowledgeable driver/guides look after all your needs. Recipient of Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence last 7 years, member of Trip Advisors Hall of Fame.
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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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CHEEKY KEA TOURS - South Island
CHEEKY KEA TOURS - South Island
We have an adventure package to suit EVERYONE! Touring isn't just a job for us, it's a lifestyle! We are local, we are fun and we love adventure, so who better to guide you on your epic South Island adventure tour than us!?
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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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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Port Chalmers, Dunedin
ELM WILDLIFE TOURS - Port Chalmers, Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - This exclusive single day shore excursion presents DUNEDIN, New Zealand's most beautiful city, and the grandeur of the Otago Peninsula with its unique wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our exclusive private penguin conservation area allows you to go where others have no access, to appreciate the animals, the solitude and the beautiful coastline. Available only to people traveling by cruise ship.
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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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NEWHAVEN HOLIDAY PARK - Surat Bay, Catlins Coast
NEWHAVEN HOLIDAY PARK - Surat Bay, Catlins Coast
Mobile-friendly - Newhaven Holiday Park is the ideal place to base yourself to explore the Catlins. Perfect for those travelling the Southern Scenic Route or looking for a retreat in a natural, idyllic surrounding. The new guest lounge creates an excellent venue to accommodate small groups such as schools, churches, family reunions, business conferences and retreats. Special group rates available. Free Wifi.
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NEW ZEALAND ENCOUNTERS CUSTOM VACATION DESIGN
NEW ZEALAND ENCOUNTERS CUSTOM VACATION DESIGN
New Zealand Encounters are an experienced and Qualmarked Inbound Tour Operator, designing Vacations for our clients from all around the World, all accommodations we use for our clients are inspected by us to ensure your quality experience. With have experienced Guides to share their stories, experience and knowledge with you. Let us help you with your visit to New Zealand
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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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Nugget Point - Off the beaten track
Nugget Point - Off the beaten track
Nugget Point is one of the most distinctive land formations along the coast of the Otago region of the South Island. Located at the northern end of the Catlins coast down the road from Kaka Point, this steep headland has a lighthouse at its tip and is surrounded by The Nuggets (a number of scattered rocky islets).
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Nugget Lodge - The Catlins, South Otago
Nugget Lodge - The Catlins, South Otago
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy a unique experience staying absolutely on the water's edge bordering the historic Nuggets Lighthouse and wildlife reserve. Two modern, private, self-contained units, centrally heated, superb ocean and beach views, wildlife close-by including sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins. Use Nugget Lodge as a base to explore The Catlins.
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Cozy Comedy Open Mic
Come along to inch bar for a hilarious night of open mic comedy at dunedin's classic open mic night. Featuring the full range of dunedin comedians, from newbies who are cutting their teeth, to hardened pros who have no ...
Where: Inch Bar, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 8 Bank Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 17th January 2024
To: 9:00pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Breathe
A foundational course in breath-based mindfulness meditation (i.e. anapana). This is a three week programme which begins on the day shown here. The programme includes classes, recordings and an integration workbook. ...
Where: Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, Otago
Address: Forth Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 7:00pm on Tuesday 9th April 2024
To: 8:00pm on Wednesday 26th June 2024
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The New Zealand Alpine Club with Presenting Partners, Cycle Journeys, La Sportiva, NZ Mountain Safety Council and Osprey, bring the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour back to Queenstown this May! Since 1976, the ...
Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown
Address: 1 Memorial Drive, Queenstown
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024
To: 10:00pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024
The Final Passage
The Final Passage, directed by Pascal Magontier, is an immersive fly-through of the famous Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave in southern France, which contains some of the earliest European cave art and records first-hand human ...
Where: Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 1:00pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
To: 1:30pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon Experience
Celebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd's famous The Dark Side of the Moon album in this incredible and immersive experience in Tūhura Otago Museum’s 360-degree Planetarium. It's your last chance to see this phenomenal ...
Where: Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 6:00pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 8:00pm on Wednesday 31st July 2024
Quiz Night - Events on Stafford/The Dish
Heat up your Wednesday and come along to Quiz - starts at 6:30pm! Bar open from 5pm, with a Happy Hour until 6pm Grab your favourite peeps, get your thinking caps on and put your general knowledge to the test with ...
Where: The Dish Cafe & Bar, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 8 Stafford Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 6:30pm on Wednesday 21st June 2023
To: 9:30pm on Wednesday 11th December 2024
Quiz Night - Lokal Kitchen and Bar
Come join us for the weekly ritual on a Wednesday night, where you and your crew will negotiate five rounds of amazing trivia with Gee Quiz. Your team's street cred, life smarts and common sense will go a long way to ...
Where: Lokal Kitchen & Bar, Queenstown
Address: 155 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 1st February 2023
To: 9:00pm on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Life Drawing With Anatomy - Tutored Course
Life Drawing with Anatomy - Tutored Course At The Garden School of Art, George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand Study of the human figure is the best way to learn to draw well. Integrating observational Life Drawing ...
Where: The Garden School of Art , Dunedin, Otago
Address: George Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 6:00pm on Wednesday 6th March 2024
To: 8:30pm on Wednesday 8th May 2024
The Tapestry Project Otago Embroiderers’ Guild
Every second Wednesday, members of the Otago Embroiderers’ Guild will be working on panels for the New Zealand: A History in Stitch project. Come and chat with the ladies and see some artistry at work, and maybe ...
Where: Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 31 Queens Garden, Dunedin, Otago
From: 10:00am on Wednesday 1st May 2024
To: 12:00pm on Wednesday 29th May 2024
Préhistoire
Join us for a mesmerising display of early artistry, curated by world-leading archaeologist Jean-Michel Geneste as part of Archaeology Week 2024. Through the lens of Jean-Michel's expertise, you'll gain a deeper ...
Where: Otago Museum, Dunedin, Otago
Address: 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago
From: 10:00am on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 5:00pm on Friday 3rd May 2024