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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SPW Homecoming 2022
'Wrestling on the Edge of the World' is back and ready for a huge ''Homecoming'' in Invercargill! We have missed you guys...and cannot wait to see you all again! As seen on TVNZ, Southern Pro Wrestling delivers ...
Where: Corinthian Convention Centre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: Invercargill Working Men’s Club, 154 Esk Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 6:30pm on Friday 11th November 2022
To: 9:30pm on Friday 11th November 2022
Grant Haua Awa Blues Acoustic Aotearoa Tour
Working alongside Arts On Tour NZ (AOTNZ) for November we present Grant Haua Awa Blues Acoustic Aotearoa Tour. www.aotnz.co.nz To match his very impressive and quite often moving debut album Awa Blues (released ...
Where: He Waka Tuia Art + Museum, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 42 Kelvin Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:30pm on Friday 11th November 2022
To: 10:00pm on Friday 11th November 2022
Tutus on Tour
A carefully curated selection of works which will showcase the Royal New Zealand Ballet at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage. ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 12th November 2022
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 12th November 2022
Tutus on Tour
A carefully curated programme of works, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage. The pas de trois from Le Corsaire offers firecracker virtuosity, ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 12th November 2022
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 12th November 2022
CMNZ presents The Seasons
German-born British composer Max Richter takes us on a journey through his reimagined landscape of Vivaldi’s pictorial masterpiece The Four Seasons. “The Four Seasons is something we all carry around with us,” says ...
Where: Civic Theatre, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 88 Tay St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:00pm on Thursday 17th November 2022
To: 8:00pm on Thursday 17th November 2022
Starting your Baby on Solids Workshop
Learn everything you need to know about starting your baby on solid food with Jenny Douglas & Lisa Daniels, the nutrition team from Nadia Lim's YUM! cookbook This one-hour workshop followed by question time will ...
Where: Federated Farmers, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 70 Forth Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 12:30pm on Saturday 19th November 2022
To: 1:30pm on Saturday 19th November 2022
Feeding Fussy Toddlers Workshop
It can be a challenging time trying to feed a fussy toddler! This one-hour workshop with Jenny Douglas and Dr Lisa Daniels, the nutrition team from Nadia Lim's, YUM! cookbook will teach you how to manage fussy eating, ...
Where: Federated Farmers, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 70 Forth Street, Invercargill, Southland
From: 10:30am on Saturday 19th November 2022
To: 11:30am on Saturday 19th November 2022
Winton Open Day & Country Marketeers Craft & Produce Market
Come along to the annual Winton Open Day. Local businesses are open for the day with the Markets in the Memorial and Presbyterian Church Halls including Kids Hub. Fun-filled family day out. - Santa Photos - Teddy ...
Where: Winton Township, Winton, Southland
Address: Great North Road
From: 10:00am on Saturday 19th November 2022
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 19th November 2022

Adam Hattaway & The Haunters - Invercargill
Adam Hattaway and the Haunters are hitting the road once more this time celebrating their 5th studio release. 'Bug Eyes' takes a turn from their last alternative rock 'n' roll, country album 'Rooster' and explores new ...
Where: Southland Musicians Club, Invercargill, Southland
Address: 33 Preston St, Invercargill, Southland
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 19th November 2022
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 19th November 2022

Dunedin City Organist - David Burchell
We look forward to an exciting concert by the Dunedin City Organist, David Burchell, who will ably demonstrate the capabilities of this "Norma" of the deep south. The recently reinstalled 'Norman and Beard' organ in the ...
Where: Te Rau o te Huia (Centre Creative Industries), Invercargill, Southland
Address: 113 Esk St., Invercargill, Invercargill, Southland
From: 2:30pm on Saturday 19th November 2022
To: 3:30pm on Saturday 19th November 2022