Catlins Lake
Visit Catlins Lake
Popular places to visit
Jack's Blowhole
See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.
Purakaunui Falls
Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.
Cannibal Bay Beach
Cross rolling fields and dense macrocarpa forest to reach this isolated bay, home to hollow waves and a colony of sea lions.
Matai Falls
Take a drive on the Southern Scenic Route to embark on a walk through regenerating forest that leads to two of the Catlins’ most photogenic falls.
Nugget Point Lighthouse
Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.
Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Kaka Point. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.