The Catlins: New Zealand's Rugged Coastline

The Catlins: New Zealand's Rugged Coastline
We just returned from a visit to the Catlins region in New Zealand and we are completely in awe of its stunning coastal beauty. Purakanui Bay was a highlight for us with its golden sands and clear waters perfect for swimming and picnicking. The Purakanui Waterfall offered a peaceful hike through a lush green forest, while the Cathedral Coves provided a mesmerizing backdrop with their towering rock formations. Curio Bay was a unique experience with its ancient fossil forest and playful Hector's dolphins. We highly recommend experiencing the diverse beauty and natural wonders of the Catlins - it truly is a must-visit destination for any traveler. Let's go.
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[@atariplayer3686]

Thank you Nick and Raychel for showing the beautiful Purakanui Bay of New Zealand! ☺

[@nickandraychel]

We LOVED it!!

[@brendacostarella9473]

Have always heard N. Zealand is simply amazing....

[@nickandraychel]

It is truly breathtaking

[@laskinov]

As a Pisces I definitely feel it as my happy place, be it in the water, diving, fishing, or just driving or walking the shoreline, and just tasting the saltwater while swimming ❤

[@CraigHenshilwood-bm6xi]

That sky is stunning

[@nickandraychel]

Honestly amazing

[@xtasy010]

I love being near the water. Have lived in 3 different countries and never been more than 30mins from the coastline. Was just having a conversation about this with someone less than an hour ago😅 This video reminds me of our trip to England, sheep, rolling hills

[@itscarolinemary]

Stunning sunrise tones 😍🥰

[@johnmorrison9181]

Good on you for finding what it means to be a kiwi from the south, not many visitors have ever experienced it. Well done!

[@modfus]

😉Great video - it really cheered me up👍

[@nickandraychel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theunknownunknowns5168]

Mado sent me here.

[@nickandraychel]

That is awesome! Love her.

[@jonma95p]

Dunedin is worth considering. 2nd biggest city inthe South Island and lots of amazing coastal scenery very close by out on the peninsula. Hospitality jobs too shouldn’t be too difficult to come by as well. You should visit on one of your weekends off and take the scenic road over the pig route one way and then the main road back via Roxburgh and Alexandra.

[@nickandraychel]

Totally agree! Thanks for the tip.

[@JimmyKip]

Little blue penguins are the best, the National Aquarium up in Napier has a penguin feeding 3 times a day where you can see them fairly close without have to pay silly amounts. Well, if you want to pay silly amounts you can also hand feed them I think.

[@nickandraychel]

They are so cute!

[@adamsadler4756]

Wow you look so sinilar to my colleage its crazy!

[@nickandraychel]

get to work adam

[@itscarolinemary]

Wow, these coastal views remind me of the California coastline (from what I’ve seen online, never driven to the coast)

[@nickandraychel]

yesss kind of similar!!

[@maryhudson-smith9613]

I'm a water sign and happiest near any body of water especially salt.

[@maryannesmith1392]

What is the art shop called please…..as I saw something quickly that I liked and will look online. Thank you , I’m new to your site but really enjoyed it…enjoy our land.

[@nickandraychel]

Hi! Glad you liked the video. It's called Five Rivers Cafe.

[@JesusAmen123]

Try genuinly visiting the local elders to the land and get a more beautiful understanding no matter how it is experienced. Fact

[@itscarolinemary]

Would you move to the Catlins? Is there much around in terms of businesses or a little quaint town for supplies? I am definitely a lake/coast person… need water. I’ve always lived close to a lake. It’s my dream to be somewhere with water & mountain views.

[@nickandraychel]

There is really not much around - but we could move somewhere like Dunedin, which we’ve heavily considered! But the South does get cold in the winter, so we will be heading north instead. If we come back next year for a 2nd working holiday visa, we may choose somewhere coastal.

[@PaulSmith-bb7lv]

The Catlins would be an amazing place to live but there is very little in the way of jobs there. If you have experience with farm work - maybe.

[@klby30]

Hi, where do you find hot showers while living in a car?

[@nickandraychel]

You can use the app CamperMate to find them!

[@markvegar1442]

Definitely a kiwi experience dosent happen much anymore

[@nickandraychel]

It was so cool

[@markvegar1442]

@@nickandraychel when was kid and going on long trips with my parents we would come across these animal road blocks all the time and with cattle as well but they were much bigger than the one on your video

[@chrisallison9526]

And the red eye means the stones in the world