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The Catlins,South Island, New Zealand

A visit to The Catlins, situated on the bottom east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is like stepping back in time. The unspoilt forest, coastlines, stunning waterfalls and short hiking tracks will keep any visitor busy exploring. Why not stay 2 or 3 days and experience what the area has to offer... there are also several quaint museums, art galleries, places to stop and have a relaxing cup of coffee.

Be aware that many roads in this region are unpaved, but this just adds to the quaintness of the place and be assured that the roads do turn back into paved ones eventually, and it’s quite neat really having to slow down for the unpaved roads because it gives you more time to appreciate the region.

The people are friendly,and always helpful, and if you are interested in getting up close and personal with the Hectors dolphin, there are very good Dolphin Experience tours which are well worth taking.

Distances Driving: (Approx)
Alexandra 4 hours
Queenstown 4 hours 30 mins
Invercargill 2 hours
Gore 1 hour 30 mins
Dunedin 2 hours

Gay/Lesbian owned and operated	Rainbow Tourism Accredited	Rainbow Tourism Recommended

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Catlins Forest, Catlins Coast, Invercargill about 1.3 hours away, mountains, waterfalls, the most beautiful forest or New Zealand's Bush.

From NZD80 to 145
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Catlins Wildlife Tracker Eco Cottages Papatowai - Cabin / Bungalow, Eco Cabins - All welcome

Papatowai, The Catlins, Southland, South Island, New Zealand
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Cottage accommodation at Papatowai is two cottages. Pipipi eco-cottage and Piwakawaka holiday crib.
Pipipi eco cottage provides top class self-catering accommodation at Papatowai in the heart of the Catlins.
Piwakawaka holiday crib provides economical self-catering accommodation in Papatowai. Close to the beach and all amenities.

Locales: Coastal, Rural or Isolated

Hosted by: Fergus and Mary

Nearby attractions
Forest walks, scenic coast, cycling, fishing

From NZD145
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Catlins Wildlife Tracker Eco Cottages Mohua Park - Cabin / Bungalow - All welcome

Mohua Park, Tawanui, The Catlins
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Enjoy a holiday knowing that you are being careful with the environment. Each cottage is self contained and private, they are located on the edge of our 8 hectare native forest reserve at Mohua Park, Tawanui, The Catlins. To be as sustainable as possible we have provided the cottages with solar water heating, double glazing and extra insulation.

4 star plus Qualmark rating

Locales: Farm, Rural or Isolated

Hosted by: Fergus and Mary

Nearby attractions
Catlins Forest, Catlins Coast, mountains, waterfalls, the most beautiful forest or New Zealand's Bush.

From NZD600
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Catlins Wildlife Trackers - Tours - All welcome

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We live in The Catlins, New Zealand, and run in-depth natural history and wildlife ecotours and offer accommodation options. We also offer both guided and unguided overnight walks on private tracks and creative workshops and conservation work opportunities.

Our ecotourism tours emphasise rare wildlife viewing and nature education. We are tourism award winners, having won the New Zealand Ecotourism Award in 1993 and the New Zealand Activity and Adventure Tourism Award in 1996.

We have three children: a 35 year old daughter(and son-in-law), a 33 year old daughter and a 21 year old son. We are also proud grandparents to two lovely little girls and owners of a dachshund named Cloudberry and a seaside home we built ourselves overlooking beaches, river estuary and ancient forest.

Ecotours NZD600 per person (three nights, two days and fully catered)

Locales: Coastal, Rural/Town

Hosted by: Fergus and Mary Sutherland

Nearby attractions
Invercargill, Dunedin, Catlins Forest, Catlins Coast, mountains, waterfalls, the most beautiful forest or New Zealand's Bush.

From $12
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Thomas Catlins Lodge and Holiday Parks - Backpackers / Hostel, Campground, Motel - All welcome

Cnr Ryley & Clarke Streets, Owaka, Catlins Coast, Eastern Southland, New Zealand
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Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Parks offers camping sites, affordable backpacker and hotel rooms, based in Owaka on the Southern Scenic Route, from where you you can explore the charms of the Catlins. Thomas's Catlins accommodation provider is located close to the local garage, pub and supermarket with spacious grounds and powered camping sites.

Locales: Rural or Isolated, Rural/Town