The Catlins

The Catlins is a region with significant native forest and rugged coastline, and is a place that looks like time stood still. It's an enchanting region, combining lush farmland, native forests, usual coastline, empty beaches, bushwalks, and wildlife spotting opportunities.

Many businesses in this area include the name Catlin...Catlins Search and Rescue, Catlins Medical Center, Catlins Cafe, Catlins Hardware, and so on!


                                          Waipapa Point

                         Sea lions frolic in this cove. we got to see them wrestling and playing.

                  Waipapa Point lighthouse was erected after 131 people lost their lives in a shipwreck in 1881.

                                          Curio Bay

                                        Unique camping spots in Curio Bay

                                  Curio Bay has fossilized Jurassic-age tree stumps.

                                         
                                          Nice trails

                                       
                                           Beautiful scenery in the Catlins.

 
Children enjoying their summer holidays. But, I must admit, the weather has not been too great these past few days. There is an Antarctic wind that has kept the air quite cool.