Experience the natural coastal habitat of yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho, and watch penguins from the viewing hide as they cross the beach. Location: Near Oamaru, a coastal town located 427 km south of Christchurch, and 117 km north of Dunedin.
Katiki Point is the southern point of Moeraki Peninsula. Visit to view the historic Katiki Point Lighthouse, Te Raka a Hineatea Pa site, yellow-eyed penguins, and fur seals amongst other marine wildlife. Location: Moeraki is on the East Coast of the South Island, 35 km south of Oamaru.
Marvel at these ancient geological phenomena strewn along Moeraki Beach. Location: Moeraki is on the East Coast of the South Island, 35 km south of Oamaru, and 80 km north of Dunedin.
Explore the nooks and crannies of this biologically and geologically fascinating headland. Discover its long cultural history of Maori settlement and historic coalmining. Location: Matakaea/Shag Point is located in North Otago, on the East Coast of the South Island.
Sutton Salt Lake is New Zealand's only inland salt lake. Location: Sutton Salt Lake is approximately one hour's drive inland from Dunedin, Otago, on the east coast of the South Island.
Te Papanui Conservation Park protects a large tussock grassland area where the public can walk, mountain bike, 4-wheel drive, horse trek, cross-country ski and hunt. Location: Te Papanui is situated on the Lammerlaw and Lammermoor ranges, west of Dunedin.
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