The Catlins

Although not quite as remote as Stewart Island (we didn’t have to take a ferry), the Catlins are not on the beaten track, especially with winter close at hand.  But it didn’t rain too much, we had okay places to stay, and occasionally phone service. But the beauty of this southeastern part of the South Island is not to be missed. And, yes, I do say that about most of New Zealand!

Fossilized kauri and matai tress-180 million years old

More of the petrified forest

One of the most beautiful beaches that we have seen

Purakaunui Falls

We always have to watch for the sheep

Like a millpond

     Cathedral Caves, accessible only at low tide

Interesting plant life everywhere

Rare yellow-eyed penguins climbing from the ocean to their nest