Full Day Scenic Tour of The Catlins

Only got 1 day in The Catlins ? Book this tour!

We get you off the main roads and into the heart of the wild Catlins.The full day scenic tour of The Catlins includes short bush walks to beautiful waterfalls, Caves, Historic sites and a beach walk to view huge Sea Lions! We go off-road in the 4x4 along the wild Tautuku beach, cross a river and explore the Tautuku Island.

Highlights include pristine rain-forest, stunning coastal views and isolated beaches. Go to places that 90% of people visiting The Catlins don't even know exsist, these hidden away places are what The Catlins is all about.

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Yellow Eyed Penguin Tour

Unique Wildlife Opportunity

Get amongst on this personalized tour to view one of the world’s rarest and shyest penguin species. Discover the wild Catlins Coast and explore a secluded Penguin Sanctuary to view some of the best wildlife the south has to offer. Watch Yellow Eyed Penguins come ashore and preen on the rocks and go through their comic greeting rituals before making their way to cover for the night. A true wilderness experience, away from the normal crowds of people and other tour groups. . .

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Rainforest Kayaking Adventure

Peace, Tranquility & Scenery

These three words sum up the rain forest kayaking adventure! There are not many places left where you can kayak through untouched coastal rain forest like this. Your guide will take you on a easy going flat water adventure kayaking down the Tautuku river shrouded in native forest! Stop for a picnic lunch along the way and listen to the sweet songs of native birds. Sheltered from the weather the river is always calm making this a truly enjoyable kayaking experience for people of all ages. . . 

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Departure Times

Tour
Name
Rainforest Kayaking
Yellow Eyed Penguins
Catlins River Walk
Full Day Scenic Tour
Catlins Glow Worms
Photography Tour
Winter
1st May - 31st August
9:00am
4:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
6:00pm
9:00am
Summer
1st September - 30th April
9:00am & 5:00pm
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
9:00pm
9:00am

Cardno's Accommodation

Pounawea Grove Motels

The Split Level Accommodation

Contact us

  • Bailey Povey Owner/Operator
  • P - 03 4158 339
  • M - 027 416 8822
  • info@catlinsadventures.co.nz
  • Catlins Adventures