The Catlins comprises an area in the southeastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The area lies between Balclutha and Invercargill, straddling the boundary between the Otago and Southland regions. It includes the South Island's southernmost point, Slope Point.
Purakaunui Falls, 17 km (11 mi) southwest of Owaka
The distant Tautuku Peninsula hosted an early whaling station.
The Nugget Point Lighthouse has guided ships since 1870.
Hooker's sea lions frequent the Catlins coast.
Balclutha is a town in South Otago, lying towards the end of the Clutha River, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is about halfway between Dunedin and Gore on the Main South Line railway, State Highway 1 and the Southern Scenic Route. Balclutha has a population of 4,340, and is the largest town in South Otago.
Looking across the Clutha towards the town centre. The distinctive road bridge is visible in the centre of the picture
John Street
Balclutha Road Bridge
South Otago High School entrance