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In the News (Mon 14 Dec 09)

  
  Catlins Coaster - Packages
Catlins one-dayer Dunedin - Invercargill - Dunedin Stewart Island Farmstay
Break your journey in Invercargill or the Catlins to further explore and continue on a later service.
Includes Catlins tour, Dunedin accommodation (central hotel with breakfast) and return to Queenstown via afternoon Taieri Gorge Railway ' Track and Trail' train and bus connection.
www.catlinscoaster.co.nz /packages.htm   (151 words)

  
 "The Catlins" (1982)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Catlins was a great daytime drama set in Atlanta which followed the intertwined lives of the Catlins and their arch-rivals, the Quinns.
Scary as it may seem, I taped Catlins after getting our VCR in 1984, and have held on to the few episodes I captured for over 15 years now.
Anyway, Catlins told a great story and it was sad when TBS yanked it.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0176362   (242 words)

  
  The Catlins New Zealand Ecotourism Wildlife Tours Accommodation Catlins Travel Guide
Dense rain forests, bush walks with native birdlife, stunning coastal scenery, wildlife such as the Hoiho (yellow eyed penguin) and the rare Hectors Dolphins are all found in The Catlins.
The Southern Scenic Route (SH92) passes through the Catlins and allows visitors to stop and discover for themselves the natural beauty of the largest native rain forest on the East coast of the South Island; podocarp forests containing matai, rimu, totara and miro.
Allow yourself ample time for this experience as there are numerous places of interest to stop and enjoy bush walks with native birdlife including bellbirds, tuis, wood pigeons, fantails, grey warblers, yellowheads and kaka in musical attendance.
www.atoz-nz.com /catlins.asp   (171 words)

  
  NATUREANDCO.COM - Visit The Catlins Coast of New Zealand: What to See and Where to Find it
The Catlins is a rather small area on the south-east coast of the South Island, spanning Otago south of the Clutha River, and a little part of Southland.
This is a small settlement on the banks of the estuary of the Catlins River.
Neville Peat 1998: The Catlins and the Southern Scenic Route.
www.natureandco.co.nz /travel_and_adventure/sightsee/coastal/catlins.php3   (699 words)

  
 South Catlins Southland New Zealand, Travel Tourism and Accommodation for South Catlins Southland NZ
The Catlins is an area in the southeastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand.
Located between Balclutha and Invercargill: North Catlins in the Otago region, South Catlins in the Southland region.
The Catlins, located between Balclutha and Invercargill, is split between North Catlins in the Otago region and South Catlins in the Southland region.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/southland/southland---south-catlins   (133 words)

  
 Unique New Zealand wildlife - Southland & Otago - Catlins
The first accessible beach in the Catlins is Cannibal Beach, named for bones found here by the early settlers, the gruesome relics of a battle between a raiding party of Ngati Toa from the north under Te Rauparaha and the local Ngai Tahu under Hone Tuhawaiki.
Nearby is the Catlins River and along its banks not far from the mouth is the Pounawea Reserve with some significant old trees.
This area is thought to have been one of the last where moa survived and archaeological evidence of this has been found along the banks of the Tahakopa River which flows through the park a little further south.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~janm/wildlife/sthland/catlins.htm   (734 words)

  
 Catlins holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Below is a list of Catlins holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
Ideally located for day trips within the Catlins area- to caves, falls and wildlife such as dolpins penguins and sealions.
Situated in the heart of the Catlins and within walking distance to the beach and beautiful bushwalks.
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Catlins.asp   (459 words)

  
 Refuge from the Rings - ArchiveSouthPacific - Travel
Stephen Dillon, in the remote Catlins to escape the hobbits, is haunted by Shania Twain.
We hadn't come to the Catlins, a pristine stretch of inlets and coves, rainforest, wetlands and waterfalls accessed by an old road between Invercargill and Dunedin, to hunt for Shania Twain.
Also scattered through the Catlins are a handful of hostels, 1960s-style motel units, rural homestays and even a converted bus.
www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/08/27/1093518071771.html   (890 words)

  
 The Catlins Area Photo Gallery by Phil at pbase.com
The Catlins Area Photo Gallery by Phil at pbase.com
At the south east corner of the South Island, between Dunedin and Invercargill, a seldom visited rolling bush clad area awaits exploration.
Not the Catlins but Close By Not the Catlins2
www.pbase.com /philinnz/catlins   (57 words)

  
 Catlins McLean Falls Eco Holiday Park - Home
The Catlins McLean Falls Motels and Holiday Parkis the perfect place to stay whilst you explore the Catlins region of Southland, part of the famous Southern Scenic Route of New Zealand.
The newest, most remote, Catlins Holiday Park, with the Country Club feel, conveniently nestled at the epicenter of the area often referred to as the Forgotten Coast.
Boasting the largest remaining stand of native beech forest left on the East Coast of the South Island, its unique, temperate environment is host to many native species of bird and sea life.
www.catlinsnz.com   (643 words)

  
 Ajuga - Catlins Giant
The Ajuga ‘Catlin’s Giant’, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers.
‘Catlin’s Giant’ is one of the largest-growing varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves.
Ajuga ‘Catlin’s Giant’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun.
www.naturehills.com /new/product/perennialsdetails.aspx?prodid=1141   (244 words)

  
 Catlins Tours
Leaving State Highway 1 at Balclutha, our Catlins tours travel south towards the Catlins coast through groomed farmland at the edge of the sprawling flood plains of the Clutha River.
Amongst the windshorn vegetation clinging to steep cliff faces are a number of hardy, salt-tolerant plants, including the Catlins coastal daisy.
Time again on our Catlins tour to stretch the legs, this time along the wind-swept, white sands of Surat Bay, a favourite haul-out place for sea lions.
www.rdtours.co.nz /catlins-tours   (774 words)

  
 Catlins Face Fraud Charges - News
Catlin and his wife, Audra, were previously charged with child endangerment, but those charges were later dismissed.
William Catlin's attorney said since the Catlins' children were returned to their custody, the family has had some additional financial strain.
Audra Catlin's fraud charges for allegedly claiming to be a victim of Hurricane Katrina were continued on Monday.
www.wtov9.com /news/9356586/detail.html   (469 words)

  
 Invercargill: Green Acres, New Zealand Style
I continued heading south that morning and drove through an area on the southeastern coast known as the Catlins, which is one of the most remote places in New Zealand.
There aren't a lot of people in the Catlins and the highway becomes a dirt road (or "unsealed" road, as they call it here).
Since I'd been dealing with a lot of crowds all through New Zealand for the previous month, the Catlins were a nice break and, probably for the first time, I felt like I was seeing the real New Zealand.
www.delsjourney.com /travels_2001-02/story_list/nz/invercargill_new_zealand.htm   (677 words)

  
 Walks & Attractions
Catlins River walk: The longest walk in the Catlins.
The forest is spectacular and follows the Catlins river the whole way.
Roaring Bay is the Penguin viewing place (however for a more unique and private viewing take one of our Tours) and is best visited in the hours just before sunset.
www.suratbay.co.nz /test1e.htm   (421 words)

  
 CouchSurfing - The Catlins
The Catlins is located south of Dunedin and near Invercargill.
Following the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin towards Balclutha, your first stop is Nuggett Point.
The largest town in the Catlins is Owaka.
www.couchsurfing.com /wiki/The_Catlins   (180 words)

  
 Catlins -Southern most point.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Catlins is an area on the south coast of the south island of New Zealand.
I should be writing about the Catlins there are lots of things that we should be talking about.
So in the two days we spent in the Catlins I: Saw seals - there was quite a large one on the beach - went close to get a photograph and got barked at - jumped back and got a photo of the sand instead.
www.travelblog.org /Australasia/New-Zealand/South-Island/Southland/Catlins/blog-102.html   (499 words)

  
 Brian's Ghost Railways: the Catlins Branch
The Catlins River Branch was built for hauling timber out of the central Catlins area, which was being cleared for farming.
NH: The starter signal was at the south end of the old Balclutha station, the Catlins branch dock starter clearly evident on the lower right.
NH: En route: AB 717 hauled this excursion train, for the life of me I can’t remember whether it was a picnic excursion or what – but there were plenty of whistle stops such as this one at Puketiro.
www.brian.geek.nz /trains/ghosts/south/catlins.html   (476 words)

  
 Invercargill Southland New Zealand, Bluff, Stewart Island, The Catlins, Fiordland Burtonwood Bed & Breakfast ...
Known as the friendly city, Invercargill is the southern most city of New Zealand and commercial heart of the region.
It is your gateway to Stewart Island, the Catlins, Fiordland and Southern Lakes.
The Catlins Coast is a magnificently scenic stretch of wildnerness between Balclutha and Waipapa Point on the Southern Scenic Route.
www.burtonwood.co.nz /invercargill.html   (590 words)

  
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Kia Ora and welcome to the Catlins Coast.
Situated off the beaten track on the southern-most coast of South Island, New Zealand, The Catlins is a major highlight of the Southern Scenic Route.
There are so many choices of walking tracks and byways — take some, and discover the sometimes peaceful, sometimes savage treasures of The Catlins..
www.catlins.org.nz /welcome.htm   (180 words)

  
 Catlins New Zealand : Reviews from the Lost Luggage Tales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The breathtakingly beautiful Catlins district is a sprawling mess of bush, forest and rivers, stretching all the way from Waipapa Point in Southland to Nugget Point in Otago.
Today the Catlins is a scenic treasure trove of paths to walk on, lakes to swim in and blowholes to marvel at.
But the best bit about the Catlins is the abundance of wildlife which calls this area home.
www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/catlins.shtml   (212 words)

  
 New Zealand accommodation,Bed & Breakfast, JT's in Owaka, the Catlins NZ.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Our home lies within the ‘Heart of Catlins’ and is on the outskirts of the Owaka Township and within easy walking distance of restaurants, hotel and shops.
We are only too happy to talk to our guests about places you could visit during your ‘Heart of Catlins’ adventure as we both enjoy meeting people, sharing our home and the area of New Zealand that we love.
JT's Catlins B&B Homestay is one of a New Zealand wide number of recommended Farmstay, Homestay, BandB, Bed and Breakfast and Self Contained Accommodation premises on this web site, whose Hosts provide quality Farm Stay, Home Stay, Bed and Breakfast accomodation as well as Self Contained Accommodation, from one end of NZ to the other.
www.nzhomestay.co.nz /pages/Otago/HO_181.html   (619 words)

  
 Catlins - Dunedin - Reviews of Catlins - TripAdvisor
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Get away from the crowds in the Catlins region of South Island.
www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g255119-d301176-Reviews-Catlins-Dunedin_South_Island.html   (383 words)

  
 Catlins Accommodation Wright's Mill Lodge The Catlins New Zealand
Catlins Accommodation Wright's Mill Lodge The Catlins New Zealand
The Catlins region extends from Kaka Point to Fortrose in the south east corner of the South Island of New Zealand.
The Southern Scenic Route passes through the Catlins and there are some wonderful places to visit.
www.catlinsaccommodation.co.nz /catlins.htm   (169 words)

  
 Just our Pictures of New Zealand, South Island, the Catlins and Moeraki Boulders
We'd like to have spent more time in Fiordland - the track to Lake Marian had beckoned, and the rugged, nearly trackless enormity of the route up to the Gertrude Saddle left powerful traces deep inside, but our time was running out.
It was time to head north - we had a ferry to catch in Picton in six days.
The coastal area along the south eastern part of the island is known for its fauna - fur seals, elephant seals, Hooker's sea lions, yellow eyed penguins, and porpoises could all be spotted at various locations in the Catlins.
www.justourpictures.com /newzealand/SouthIsland2000_9.html   (565 words)

  
 stock.xchng - The Catlins - Falls (photo by mkeky)
stock.xchng - The Catlins - Falls (photo by mkeky)
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"I grew up around clutha/the catlins and purakanui falls are one of it's gems, but there are many others."
www.sxc.hu /browse.phtml?f=measure&type=0&id=2752   (134 words)

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