The Catlins

waterfall in The Catlins, New Zealand

bay in New Zealand

coastal region in the Clutha District of the South Island of New Zealand

point in Otago, New Zealand

point in New Zealand

thumb|Signposts Owaka is a small town in the Clutha District of South Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest community in the rugged, forested Catlins area, close to the border with Southland, some south of Balclutha on the Southern Scenic Route.

sea cave in New Zealand

waterfall in New Zealand

river in Southland Region, New Zealand

locality in Clutha District, Otago Region, New Zealand

river in New Zealand

river in New Zealand

Pounawea is a small town in The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres southwest of Owaka, at the mouth of the Catlins River. It is a popular holiday spot with a seasonal population, there are numerous cribs (holiday homes) at the settlement.

lake in Otago Region, New Zealand

lighthouse in New Zealand

peninsula in Otago, New Zealand

Papatowai () is a small settlement in the Catlins ward of the Clutha District of the southeastern South Island of New Zealand. The settlement is situated half-way between the cities of Dunedin and Invercargill, on the Pacific coast close to the mouth of the Tahakopa River. There is a permanent population of around 40 people, but with most of the houses in the town being holiday homes (locally known as "cribs") the population rises significantly during holiday seasons, particularly around New Year's Day and Easter.

locality in Southland District, Southland Region, New Zealand

mountain in New Zealand

river in New Zealand

river in New Zealand

locality in Southland District, Southland Region, New Zealand

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