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Dunedin to Te Anau via The Catlins

From NZD$290

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(9 reviews)

Departs from: Dunedin

Duration: 11 hours

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Discover the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s deep south on this unforgettable full-day journey from Te Anau to Dunedin. Travel through the wild and remote Catlins, a region famed for its coastal cliffs, ancient forests, and incredible wildlife. With a small group, expert guide, and plenty of time to explore, this tour blends natural wonder, storytelling, and comfort in one seamless adventure. From fossil forests and waterfalls to lighthouses and quirky art stops, it’s a day of pure southern magic.

Why you’ll love this

Experience the untamed Catlins coast, one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives

See rare wildlife like yellow-eyed penguins and Hector’s dolphins at Curio Bay

Visit Purakaunui Falls, one of the South Island’s most photographed waterfalls

Enjoy a quirky stop at The Lost Gypsy Caravan in Papatowai

Take in sweeping ocean views from the iconic Nugget Point Lighthouse

Travel in comfort with a small group and luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour (max 16 guests)

Fully guided by expert local guides

Luxury Mercedes-Benz transport

Complimentary water and snacks

Hotel drop-off in Dunedin

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

2/16/2026

Excellent tour of the Catlins with tour guide and driver Jason

Having a scenic drive from Dunedin to Te Anau was excellent. It was the first time in the Catlins for us. It was a lot of driving so it was nice to sit back and enjoy. My husband and I have a wonderful tour with Jason. We were fortunate to be the only couple on the tour up until Invercargill. It helped that it was a beautiful still day too. Jason looked after us well, explaining lots of things along the way and he was also great company. Jason took us to see the main sights and a few others as Cathedral Caves was unavailable. We enjoyed the addition of Slope Point.

Sharmini S

5
2/12/2026

Wunderschöne Panorama-Route mit fantastischem Guide

Absolut empfehlenswert! Wunderschöne Panorama-Route entlang der Südküste zu fantastischen Aussichtspunkten. Jason macht diese Tour zu einem tollen, unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Sein Wissen, Engagement, Freundlichkeit, Flexibilität sind außerordentlich. Er versteht es, die Wünsche und Vorstellungen der Teilnehmer zu erfüllen, hat viele Tipps für die Region parat. Unbedingt buchen!!!

Jennifer K

5
2/11/2026

fantastic experience

Highly recommended! Jason is great, very well prepared, flexible, and provides a lot of information and tips. He makes sure that it's a fantastic experience. His driving style is impeccable, the bus is new, and snacks and drinks are also available. Definitely book, it's great!

Jennifer K

5
1/29/2026

Great tour

Great tour with a lot of beautiful views and stops. Jason was an amazing driver/guide with so much passion for his job. He made sure that everyone was comfortable and that we got the best tour possible.

Majken W

5
1/24/2026

Superbe expérience

Super excursion très intéressante !! Jason était un super chauffeur, très gentil qui nous a tout bien expliqué, c’était passionnant, très bonne alternative pour visiter les catlins et se rendre à Te Anau ! Je recommande beaucoup cette activité j’ai passé une très bonne journée !

Aliénor B

5
1/12/2026

Experience the South Island's untouched and wild beauty with a passionate tour guide

I had an absolutely lovely time with Jason who shared his love for his country with me during this amazing full-day trip. We spotted sea lions and fur seals, had a nice hike to a beautiful waterfall, saw stunning landscapes and simply had a fun and relaxing time. I happened to be the only passenger that day, but given the maximum size of around 11 seats in the van, you are guaranteed a small group size and a trip tailored to your needs, even on a fully-booked day.

Trek17171439932

5
12/16/2025

Great tour and connect Dunedin and Te Anau in a day

很有效率很方便地從Dunedin移動到Te Anau 路上的景點也都很不錯。Jason幫我們找到了很多野生動物並且提供了景點的介紹,也介紹了沿途的景致風光。一天內包含觀光和移動到下個點實在很棒,甚至我還可以參加Te Anau晚上的螢火蟲洞tour和隔天的米佛峽灣tour 對非自駕是很有效率的移動方式

Ray C

5
11/5/2025

Awesome - Ask for Jason

This was the best day I have spent in New Zealand in the 3 weeks I have been here. This is a new trip in its infancy and I was the only person on it but it wasn’t cancelled. My driver Jason was so knowledgeable and entertaining. The waterfall on the schedule was inaccessible because of fallen trees but Jason took me to a different one, in fact two very close together. When he knew that my only reason for wanting to go to Invercargill was to go further south than I had been before he went one better and took me to Slope Point which is the most southerly spot on the South Island. I hope that the company can incorporate this into future trips because it really did tick a box. All the other stops were just as memorable with lots of photo opportunities. There would have been many more I’m sure apart from the awful weather. 11 hours went by so quickly. I thoroughly recommend this trip and if you have a choice of dates ask for Jason.

Teapot39

5
8/13/2025

Fantastic Trip

Amazing trip, the tour guide was so informative and made the trip so enjoyable. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to explore a remote and lesser known area of the South Island.

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