New Zealand · 4 days · 450 km · One-way
The Catlins — wild southern coast of NZ
Wildest southern coast of the South Island between Dunedin and Invercargill: Nugget Point Lighthouse, Cathedral Caves, Curio Bay (petrified forest and Hector's dolphins), Slope Point (southernmost tip of South Island), Waipapa Point. Yellow-eyed penguins, sea lions and zero mass tourism.
Highlights
- Nugget Point Lighthouse sunrise
- Cathedral Caves (low tide)
- Purakaunui Falls
- Curio Bay petrified forest
- Slope Point
- Waipapa Point
- Tunnel Hill
- McLean Falls
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Dunedin → Kaka Point (Nugget Point)
Dunedin → Kaka Point · 90 km
Overnight: Kaka Point Camp
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Day 2
Nugget Point + Purakaunui Falls
Kaka Point → Papatowai · 60 km
Overnight: Papatowai DOC
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Day 3
Cathedral Caves + Curio Bay
Papatowai → Curio Bay · 50 km
Overnight: Curio Bay Camp
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Day 4
Slope Point + Waipapa → Invercargill
Curio Bay → Invercargill · 110 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.
premium
maui
The flagship premium motorhome brand in Oceania
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adventure
Britz
Elevated adventure: 4WD, off-road and rooftop-tent campervans
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flagship
Apollo
The widest range: 7 categories and 2 to 6 berths
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value
Mighty
Honest road tripping: what you need, none of what you don't
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