Catlins

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Introduction

The Catlins is a region on the southernmost coast of South Island, New Zealand. It is a popular places to visit penguin territory.
The Catlins is a beautiful, dramatic, underdeveloped coastline where you can find dolphins, sealions, penguins, living and petrified forest, high cliffs and sandy beaches, lighthouses, shipwreck stories, friendly people, lots of sheep and cattle farms.
If you want to take a bit more time and meet some locals then there are a number of wwoofing-type farms, cafes etc where you will be treated as part of the family.

Geography

Cities

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

The options for travel through The Catlins other than your own vehicle are currently the Bottom Bus and the Catlins Coaster, both owned by the same outfit - they give a great service in that they take you to the best spots for wildlife and scenery - also they will drop you where you want and pick you up on the next run through.

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Eat

Drink

Sleep

As for accommodation, there is a range from backpackers to five star seclusion which is really great value and apart from January (the busiest month), there is usually a bed to find for passing visitors.