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Papatowai

The Catlins · Southland

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Places in Papatowai

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Cathedral Caves

Scenic Sights & Landmarks

Papatowai · The Catlins

A tide-dependent beach and sea-cave experience that feels very different from inland waterfall stops. The safest public viewing or stopping point is Cathedral Caves access car park, Chaslands Highway; beach…

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Florence Hill Lookout

Scenic Sights & Landmarks

Papatowai · The Catlins

Florence Hill Lookout is a roadside viewpoint over the long sweep of Tautuku Bay and the forested Catlins coast. Pull fully into the signed gravel area, supervise children near traffic…

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Lake Wilkie

Nature, Wildlife & Parks

Papatowai · The Catlins

A short lake-and-wetland walk that helps break up the Catlins forest and coast route. Public access is via Lake Wilkie car park, Chaslands Highway, The Catlins. Keep back from unstable…

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Matai Falls Walk

Walking & Tramping/Hiking

Papatowai · The Catlins

Matai Falls Walk is an easy 1.2 km return forest walk to a moss-framed waterfall, with an optional branch onto the former railway formation. Park in the signed roadside area…

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McLean Falls

Scenic Sights & Landmarks

Papatowai · The Catlins

A deeper forest waterfall experience that rewards taking more time in the Catlins. The safest public viewing or stopping point is McLean Falls car park, Rewcastle Road, The Catlins. Allow…

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Papatowai visitor facilities

Visitor Facilities & Repairs

Papatowai · The Catlins

A useful Catlins pause point near beaches, forest and coastal visitor routes. Arrival point: Papatowai township and recreation reserve, The Catlins. Use the facility only for its signed purpose, carry…

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Tautuku Bay

Nature, Wildlife & Parks

Papatowai · The Catlins

A wide bay and estuary environment that gives the Catlins a softer, quieter pause between headline stops. Public access is via Florence Hill lookout and signed public access beside Chaslands…

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