Clutha District Travel Guide

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Kaka Point showing rugged coastline, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach
Kaka Point showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and a beach
Kaka Point showing a beach, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbour
Matai Falls featuring a pond and a waterfall
Clutha District

Check out the east coast of New Zealand’s Southern Island where the rugged splendour of Clutha’s many landscapes are set to impress.

This unspoiled destination is home to the wonderful wildlife that enjoy the rolling hills and mountains, rocky shores and white-sand beaches of the area. Catch the birdsong of some of the rarest birds of the South, or the sea lions, dolphins and penguins by the sea. Clutha also celebrates its storied gold-mining heritage. The settler spirit burns bright in Lawrence, the site of one of the world’s largest gold rushes.

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Nugget Point Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse and rocky coastline
Ahuriri Flat
Known for Beaches and Monuments
Trip time! Discover the beaches and monuments in Ahuriri Flat.

Reasons to visit

  • Nugget Point Lighthouse
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McLean Falls showing forests, a river or creek and a cascade
Catlins Forest Park
Known for Natural parks
Get away to Catlins Forest Park! Enjoy the parks and more.

Reasons to visit

  • McLean Falls
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Owaka which includes rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and surf
Hinahina
Known for Natural parks
Escape to Hinahina! Enjoy its parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Jack's Blowhole
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Nugget Point Lighthouse showing mist or fog, a lighthouse and rugged coastline
Kaka Point
Known for Sea, Beaches and Bars
At the northern tip of the Catlins, this sleepy coastal town is surrounded by bushland, walking tracks and classic surf breaks.

Reasons to visit

  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
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Purakaunui Falls featuring forest scenes, a cascade and a river or creek
Purakaunui
Known for Natural parks
Escape to Purakaunui! Enjoy its parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Purakaunui Falls
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Lawrence
Lawrence
Known for Adventure and Golf
Trip time! Discover the adventure and golf in Lawrence.
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