Category Archives: Catlins

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New Zealand – Caitlins – Otago Peninsula – 22nd-23rd Dec

14 Jan ’12 Filed under Catlins, NEW ZEALAND, Otago Peninsula, South Island. No comments.

Continuing the exploration of the Caitlins we drove to Nugget Point. Luckily it was a nice morning and we got some excellent views of the iconic landforms that reach out from the coast to the ocean, the lighthouse and the rocky inlets. Its a short … Read More →

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New Zealand – Catlins / Scenic Drive / Pounawae – 20th-21st Dec

13 Jan ’12 Filed under Catlins, NEW ZEALAND, Pounawae, South Island. No comments.

A windy night ensured some light sleeping in the swaying van over night but waking to find a seal outside your van is a nice morning surprise. This is perhaps the most scenic spot we have camped at looking straight out toward huge waves crashing … Read More →

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New Zealand – Catlins / Curio Bay – 19th Dec

12 Jan ’12 Filed under Catlins, Curio Bay, Invercargill, NEW ZEALAND, South Island. No comments.

First stop for the day was Anderson Park, an impressive Georgian-style residence set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens. The art on show in the house was of local New Zealand artists and is worth a look as well as the gardens and the Māori … Read More →