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Nugget Point Lighthouse which includes rugged coastline and a lighthouse

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1. Nugget Point Lighthouse

Take a short drive from the centre of Kaka Point to reach the Nugget Point Lighthouse, one of the star attractions of the Catlins. Climb to the base of the lighthouse for sweeping views of the coast. Peer down at the five rocks below, known by locals as the Nuggets. At dusk the lighthouse is among the most popular spots in the region to watch the sunset and is a great place for a picnic dinner.

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Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

2. Jack's Blowhole

Jack’s Blowhole, named after a 19th-century Māori chief with a big mouth, is a natural phenomena that has mesmerized and intrigued onlookers for centuries. Set out on a pleasant walk to see this hidden gem in the Tunnel Rocks Scenic Reserve. Even this far inland, the South Pacific lets its presence be known.

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Owaka showing surf, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

3. McLean Falls

With a combined height of about 22 metres (72 feet), the two-part McLean Falls are a great photo opportunity for anyone wanting to see the varied landscape of the Catlins region. Access the falls by a manageable 40-minute return hike. McLean Falls feature an upper and lower section and a series of terraces in the Tautuku River. Enjoy relief from the summer sun as you walk beneath towering ferns. Weave your way under low-lying, moss-covered branches as you discover the stunning local flora of the Catlins Conservation Park.

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McLean Falls which includes forest scenes, a river or creek and a waterfall

4. Purakaunui Falls

Rising to national fame in the mid 1970s following its use on the New Zealand postage stamp, Purakaunui Falls have remained among the most photographed waterfalls in the country ever since. Today, the waterfalls attract thousands of visitors annually. Come to see its three tiered cascades, photograph its 20-metre (66-foot) drop and make use of the relatively short walk to reach the falls. With a viewing platform that is accessible by wheelchair, Purakaunui Falls offer a fantastic waterfall experience for visitors of all ages and hiking ability.

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Purakaunui Falls showing a waterfall, forest scenes and a river or creek

5. Cannibal Bay Beach

Much of the appeal of Cannibal Bay Beach comes with the scenic and adventurous route taken to arrive at its shores. Drive past rolling fields inhabited by sheep to reach a flax-lined beach with perfect waves peeling at either end of the bay. Cannibal Bay is most visited for its colony of sea lions but it is also a great place to watch the sun set, have a swim or walk across the sand dunes to reach the historic Surat Bay.

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Cross rolling fields and dense macrocarpa forest to reach this isolated bay, home to hollow waves and a colony of sea lions.

Recommended things to do in Ahuriri Flat

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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Nugget Point and Cathedral Caves Private Tour from Dunedin: NZ$650
Top 5 things to do	Nugget Point and Cathedral Caves Private Tour from Dunedin
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