South Island
The Catlins
Wildlife
- Fur Seals
- Sea Lions
- Variable Oystercatcher
Locations
- Waipapa Point
- Jacks Bay
- Surat Bay
- Cannibal Bay
- Nugget Point
- Long Point
- Kaka Point
Overview
This unique mix of landscapes greets you with a wild and rugged welcome one minute and a calm and gentle kia ora the next. The Catlins brings you the chance to encounter some amazing wildlife ranging from sea lions and sea elephants to yellow-eyed and blue penguins.
Fur Seal
Kekeno [māori]
Females only mate once a year and continue to reproduce till they die, which is usually 14-17 years old
Sea Lion
Whakahao [māori]
New Zealand sea lions are the most endangered and threatened in the world
Variable Oystercatcher
Torea-pango [māori]
They are monogamous and defend territories vigorously against others