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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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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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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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 22 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
45° Fibre
Our deep south fibre festival, celebrating the fibre arts Day 1 - traders, demonstrations, displays, animals, childrens' corner, food & drink Day 2 - workshops
Where: Gore Town and Country Club, Gore, Southland
Address: 9 Bury St, Gore, Southland
From: 10:00am on Saturday 4th May 2024
To: 3:00pm on Sunday 5th May 2024
Guitar Legends
Our annual homage to the greatest guitarists of all time. You'll hear local axe-slingers playing everything from blues to country rock to progressive metal, with songs by a wide cross-genre of bands.
Where: Southland Musicians Club, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 33 Preston St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 8th May 2024
To: 10:00pm on Thursday 9th May 2024
Turbo-Boost Your Art in the Classroom
Turbo-Boost Your Art In The Classroom: Janet de Wagt Shares Her Best Ideas! - Re-charge your joy in teaching art by attending our two-hour session with legendary art educator and artist, Janet de Wagt. - Starting ...
Where: Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, Southland
Address: Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill, Southland
From: 3:45am on Thursday 9th May 2024
To: 6:00pm on Thursday 9th May 2024
The Big Bike Film Night 2024 - Invercargill
Let the good times ROLL Invers! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a ...
Where: SIT Centrestage Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 33 Don St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:00pm on Tuesday 14th May 2024
To: 9:30pm on Tuesday 14th May 2024
Magical Musicals
Some of the best music theatre singers in New Zealand bring you those musical moments that brought magic to the Stage. Featuring: Russell Dixon Alexandra Foster Isaac Pawson Vanessa Kelly Derek Hill Accompanied by Paul ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 11:00am on Friday 17th May 2024
To: 12:45pm on Friday 17th May 2024
NoTA - Night of the Arts
NoTA, Night of the Arts, is shaping up to be bigger and better than 2023 with acts, gigs, street performers, story tellers and of course art in unexpected places all happening on the night. Put the date in your calendar, ...
Where: Invercargill CBD, Invercargill, Southland
Address: Esk & Don Streets, Invercargill, Southland
From: 3:00pm on Friday 17th May 2024
To: 9:00pm on Friday 17th May 2024
SPW Battlelines 2024
Battlelines will be drawn as all of your favorite SPW Stars return to Invercargill for a huge night of dream matches Eight of the very best in New Zealand will collide in a one night only tournament for the Battlelines ...
Where: Corinthian Convention Centre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: Invercargill Working Men’s Club, 154 Esk Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 6:00pm on Saturday 18th May 2024
To: 9:30pm on Saturday 18th May 2024
We Rise - 10th Anniversary Tour
Devilskin Announce We Rise 10th Anniversary Tour With very special guests: Tadpole Feat. Emma Dilemma Multi-platinum NZ rockers DEVILSKIN are revving up and getting ready to hit the road this May in celebration ...
Where: ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 18 Surrey Park Road, Invercargill, Southland
From: 6:30pm on Thursday 30th May 2024
To: 11:00pm on Thursday 30th May 2024
Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking
On King’s Birthday weekend every year, buskers take to the streets of Gore for literally the coolest busking competition in New Zealand. Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking is one of the key events in the Bayleys Tussock ...
Where: St James Theatre, Gore, Southland
Address: 61 Irk St, Gore, Southland
From: 11:00am on Friday 31st May 2024
To: 6:00pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024