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Travel Tips and Stories of The Catlins in New Zealand
travelers stories about Landmark in Nugget Point Lighthouse, New Zealand

Landmark in Nugget Point Lighthouse, New Zealand

  12 km from The Catlins


We arrived at the lighthouse and we could finally see it when standing right next to it. The fog was really thick. We decided - wisely - to wait it out a bit from a distance. Luckily we didn’t have to wait long and were treated with a stunning sight. Nugget Point, New Zealand.


  Experienced by Jasper van der Meij


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travelers stories about Ocean in Otago, New Zealand

Ocean in Otago, New Zealand

  13 km from The Catlins


A very unique rock structure on the Otago coast. Such an awesome mood when I visited, super windy up where this shot was taken!


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Ocean in Tunnel Beach Track, New Zealand

Ocean in Tunnel Beach Track, New Zealand

  85 km from The Catlins


Travelling in a camper van for 10 days has some of its benefits. One of the benefits are being able to pull up and spend as much time as you want wherever you want. This shot was taken in NZ at Tunnel Beach.


  Experienced by Tim Patch


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travelers stories about Cliff in Dunedin, New Zealand

Cliff in Dunedin, New Zealand

  91 km from The Catlins


It’s incredible that you can see views like this just 10 minutes away from where I go to university (Dunedin, New Zealand). What a magical place for a study break.


  Experienced by Joshua Harris


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travelers stories about Waterway in Dunedin City, New Zealand

Waterway in Dunedin City, New Zealand

  92 km from The Catlins


On my way into work one morning in winter, and the water was so calm. The lights on the ship and the city were just so stunning, I had to stop and capture it. Long exposure. littleleafcreative.com


  Experienced by Kerensa Pickett


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travelers stories about Cliff in Dunedin, New Zealand

Cliff in Dunedin, New Zealand

  100 km from The Catlins


The Otago headlands are home to some of the most wicked views, winds and waters. But still very beautiful


  Experienced by Aleks Dahlberg


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travelers stories about Shore in Otago Peninsula Motel, New Zealand

Shore in Otago Peninsula Motel, New Zealand

  102 km from The Catlins


We came home from Sandymount as the clouds were receding from the peninsula towards the city. The sun was shining through the mist and lighting up the water.


  Experienced by Aleks Dahlberg


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travelers stories about Waterway in 231 Doctors Point Rd, New Zealand

Waterway in 231 Doctors Point Rd, New Zealand

  108 km from The Catlins


Dinghy and reflections of Autumn forest. This photo was taken on a calm, peaceful Sunday morning while walking around Blueskin Bay, Waitati (Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand).


  Experienced by Tomas Sobek


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travelers stories about Loch in Queenstown, New Zealand

Loch in Queenstown, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


Taken in Queenstown New Zealand. Window facing Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables at sunset times.


  Experienced by R Mo


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travelers stories about Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


On my trip through New Zealand I met one guy how also comes from Germany and slept in the same ski lodge. He offers us to give us a free paragliding flight if we will drive his car down in the valley. Guys this was just awesome! We get to free paragliding flights (it was the first time for me) and it was just perfect. :)


  Experienced by Pablo Heimplatz


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travelers stories about Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


On my trip through New Zealand I met one guy how also comes from Germany and slept in the same ski lodge. He offers us to give us a free paragliding flight if we will drive his car down in the valley. Guys this was just awesome! We get to free paragliding flights (it was the first time for me) and it was just perfect. :)


  Experienced by Pablo Heimplatz


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travelers stories about Waterway in Queenstown, New Zealand

Waterway in Queenstown, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


Truth be told, I didn’t even realise there were people in the image until I looked at it a few weeks later. It was a winter’s day in Queenstown and I was out for a walk while taking a break from the tours I guide. I always have my camera with me and the fall colours were out - a rare sight for a North Islander in New Zealand.


  Experienced by Joel Staveley


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travelers stories about Mountain in Twelve Mile Delta, New Zealand

Mountain in Twelve Mile Delta, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


Walking at sunset is one of the small things that I miss about New Zealand. Something simple, but stunning every single time.


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Forest in Queenstown Hill Walking Track, New Zealand

Forest in Queenstown Hill Walking Track, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


We decided to go for a hike up the infamous Queenstown Hill Summit walk. It wasn’t easy for us beginners, but we kept on. We came to a fork in the track. The sign to the left “5 minute track” and the sign to the right “20 minute walk”. We decided to take the longer route which lead us to this dark looking forest where the sun light was kept away by the tall pine trees. We instantly felt mysterious and pulled out our cameras to capture this enchanting (some would say dead and dry) forest.


  Experienced by Bulb Creative


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travelers stories about River in Saint Bathans, New Zealand

River in Saint Bathans, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


That water is really cold, like REALLY cold. Julia is a fantastic model and fantastic friend for doing this shoot for me. St Bathans is a stunning dark blue, lake surrounded by white cliffs, which made for a perfect spot to do a water shoot.


  Experienced by Jordan Heath


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travelers stories about Reservoir in Queenstown, New Zealand

Reservoir in Queenstown, New Zealand

  176 km from The Catlins


Panoramic View of part of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu from Bob's Peak, Queenstown, New Zealand


  Experienced by Yogendra Negi


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travelers stories about Nature reserve in Queenstown Trail, New Zealand

Nature reserve in Queenstown Trail, New Zealand

  177 km from The Catlins


Willow tree tunnel with branches bending to the ground, Lower Shotover, Otago, New Zealand


  Experienced by Tomas Sobek


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travelers stories about Glacier in 89 Bushy Beach Rd, New Zealand

Glacier in 89 Bushy Beach Rd, New Zealand

  180 km from The Catlins


We were on our way to bushy beach in New Zealand to see some penguins. We didn’t see any penguins, but we saw some sea lions. This is south Island on the coast of NZ


  Experienced by Tim Patch


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travelers stories about Ecoregion in Cardrona Bra Fence, New Zealand

Ecoregion in Cardrona Bra Fence, New Zealand

  184 km from The Catlins


During our trip through New Zealand we found this sweet spot. All the bras are from visitors. This is a social campaign from the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation near Queenstown. They collect some money with a little box for donations. Greet opportunity to finance a little bit for the research to fight agains breast cancer.


  Experienced by Pablo Heimplatz


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travelers stories about Hill in Te Anau, New Zealand

Hill in Te Anau, New Zealand

  189 km from The Catlins


Picturesque view of the mountains leading up to Milford sound Follow Instagram for more @ _stuartdavies


  Experienced by Stuart Davies


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