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Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins Small Group 1 Way Tour

Location Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand
$143.33
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Overview

The breathtaking Catlins region unfolds along New Zealand's wild southern coast, where ancient forests embrace dramatic coastlines. This full-day tour from Invercargill to Dunedin invites you to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes and unique wildlife encounters.

  • 🏷️ Full-Day Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive one-way journey from Invercargill to Dunedin, lasting approximately 9 hours.
  • 👥 Small Group Experience: Benefit from personalized attention in a small group setting, with a maximum of 15 guests.
  • 🚐 Travel in style with expert local guides in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout your adventure.
  • 🌊 Marvel at Curio Bay, where you’ll walk across the fossilized remains of a 180-million-year-old petrified forest and may spot rare yellow-eyed penguins and Hector’s dolphins.
  • 🌲 Pause in the charming village of Papatowai for a delightful visit to the whimsical Lost Gypsy Caravan, showcasing handmade kinetic art and curiosities.
  • 🏞️ Take a leisurely walk through lush native bush to reach Purakaunui Falls, one of New Zealand’s most photographed waterfalls, offering a tranquil escape.
  • 🌅 Visit the iconic Nugget Point Lighthouse, where a short scenic walk leads to breathtaking ocean views and opportunities to spot seals and seabirds.
  • 🏨 Conclude your journey with convenient drop-offs at central accommodations in Dunedin, rich in heritage and natural beauty.

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Invercargill - Dunedin 1 Way
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

  • Fully guided by local experts
  • Central hotel drop off in Dunedin
  • Small group experience (max 15 guests)
  • Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
  • Hotel pickup in Invercargill (select locations only)
  • Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch

Meeting point
Please wait outside reception
Return details
Drop off available to central locations

  • Curio Bay
    Our first major stop is at Curio Bay, where you’ll walk across the fossilised remains of a 180-million-year-old petrified forest—visible at low tide. Keep an eye out for rare yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) and playful Hector’s dolphins in the surf. Alternative stop: If tides allow, we may visit Cathedral Caves, a stunning pair of massive sea caverns accessible via a short forest and beach walk (entry fee applies).
  • Papatowai
    We pause in the quiet Catlins village of Papatowai for lunch (own expense) and a visit to the delightfully quirky Lost Gypsy Caravan, a gallery of handmade kinetic art and curiosities that’s sure to amuse and inspire.
  • Purakaunui Falls Walk
    Take a short, easy walk through lush native bush to reach Purakaunui Falls, one of New Zealand’s most photographed waterfalls. This beautiful multi-tiered cascade is a tranquil highlight in the heart of the Catlins.
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse
    Next, we make our way to the dramatic Nugget Point Lighthouse, perched high above the ocean. Enjoy a short scenic walk to the viewpoint, where you can spot seals sunbathing on the rocks and seabirds soaring above the iconic “nugget” sea stacks below.
  • We conclude the journey in Dunedin with drop-offs at your central accommodation. Rich in heritage and surrounded by natural beauty, Dunedin is a vibrant southern city – and a perfect place to continue your South Island adventure. (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guests can bring 1 large & 1 small piece of luggage each
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins Small Group 1 Way Tour

    Location Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand
    $143.33
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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