Top Things to do in The Catlins
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Discover the best top things to do in The Catlins, New Zealand including Purakaunui Falls Walk, McLean Falls Walk, Cathedral Caves Walk, Matai Falls Walk, Tunnel Hill, King's Rock Walk.
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1. Purakaunui Falls Walk
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
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Reviewed By Weetbix7 - Wellington, New Zealand
These waterfalls are definitely worth the detour off the main road for. There is amble parking then a 10min walk into the falls. The path is wide and well maintained. There are glimpses of smaller versions of the falls as you walk along the path until you get to the main falls. Good view once you get there.
2. McLean Falls Walk
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
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Reviewed By jimontour99 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Well worth it, just 15-20 minutes each way. Nice forest easy gradient. Gravel road to get there, toilets at end.
3. Cathedral Caves Walk
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4.0 based on 164 reviews
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Reviewed By GaryandLesleyTravel - Auckland Central, New Zealand
During our 5 day visit to the Catlins this was by far the most popular spot for travellers, that said it still wasn’t overly busy. You need to time the tides right to gain access to the caves as it must be low tide so access is available two hours before low tide and one hour after low tide when tides fall within daylight hours of 7.30am and 9.00pm. If you have time there are more caves a little further on. That said the main event remains the 199 metre u turn cave with 2 openings. While down on the coast take the time to view yet another beautiful beach. The climb up the hill (100 vertical metres over a 1.5km track) has a couple of steep spots. We viewed both sets of caves and were down and back in 75 minutes. The caves are closed and inaccessible over the winter months. Entry is $10 per adult and $2 per child. EFTPOS available.
4. Matai Falls Walk
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
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Reviewed By wuvulu - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A nice short walk through coastal rainforest to a very pretty fall.Well worth a stop .Nice falls for long exposure shots.
5. Tunnel Hill
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By C5795TEmichellet - Timaru, New Zealand
Decided to walk through here...it was a little creepy but also rather cool. Had my wee dog with me for company. Not a long walk through and there was graffiti on inside of tunnel. Definitely recommend a torch
6. King's Rock Walk
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
