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Travel the rugged Catlins coast in a small Mercedes shuttle from Te Anau to Dunedin. Visit Curio Bay’s fossil forest, Purakaunui Falls, and Nugget Point with wildlife-viewing and short coastal walks.
Travel the rugged Catlins coast in a small Mercedes shuttle from Te Anau to Dunedin. Visit Curio Bay’s fossil forest, Purakaunui Falls, and Nugget Point with wildlife-viewing and short coastal walks.
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Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel · Papatowai, Otago
A low, salt-scented wind meets the Mercedes as it rolls south from Te Anau and the road opens into the Catlins’ carved coastline. Passengers trade inland stillness for cliff-edge panoramas: fossilized logs laid bare at Curio Bay, ancient forest that seems to hold its breath, and the lighthouse headland at Nugget Point where sea stacks dare the surf.
moderate.
11 hours.
Reasonable mobility and the ability to walk short, uneven tracks and climb steps; moderate fitness for a long day.
The tour runs about 11 hours (approximately 660 minutes) and typically departs in the morning from Te Anau—confirm local pickup time with your operator.
Yes—common sightings include yellow-eyed penguins, Hector’s dolphins and various seabirds, but wildlife is never guaranteed and depends on season and tide.
Children are welcome (child seats available) but the tour involves moderate walking over uneven surfaces; it’s not recommended for those with severe mobility difficulties or significant spinal/heart conditions.
Yes—hotel drop-offs in central Dunedin are included; confirm your accommodation address during booking.
The Catlins’ coastline preserves ancient Mesozoic geology and was historically used by Māori for seasonal gathering and later by European settlers for forestry and lighthouse operations.
This coastline supports vulnerable species; follow tracks, avoid disturbing wildlife—especially penguin nesting sites—and stick to guided viewpoints to limit impact.
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