Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins 1 Way Small Group Tour
Overview
Explore New Zealand’s wild southern coast on a scenic one-way tour from Dunedin to Invercargill, traversing the breathtaking Catlins. This full-day adventure features stunning landscapes, including the Nugget Point Lighthouse, Purakaunui Falls, and the ancient petrified forest at Curio Bay. Enjoy a delightful lunch stop in the quirky village of Papatowai, and keep an eye out for native wildlife like seals and penguins. With a maximum of 15 guests, travel in comfort with an expert local guide, ensuring a personal and enriching experience throughout the journey.
- Scenic 9-hour tour from Dunedin to Invercargill through the Catlins
- Visit iconic sites including Nugget Point and Purakaunui Falls
- Enjoy lunch at Papatowai and explore the Lost Gypsy Caravan
- Small group experience in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz vehicle
What's Included
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Lunch stop (food available for purchase)
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Hotel drop-off in Invercargill
- Hotel pickup in Dunedin (select locations only)
- Fully guided small group tour
- Accommodation
Meeting and Pickup
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point. You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minute prior to your specific pickup time.*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
6 Liverpool Street
Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Invercargill
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Nugget Point Lighthouse
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Purakaunui Falls Walk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Papatowai
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Curio Bay
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Invercargill (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own).
- Lunch stop (food available for purchase).
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person.
- Hotel drop-off in Invercargill.
- Hotel pickup in Dunedin (select locations only).
- Fully guided small group tour.
- Accommodation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins 1 Way Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins 1 Way Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Lunch stop (food available for purchase)
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Hotel drop-off in Invercargill
- Hotel pickup in Dunedin (select locations only)
- Fully guided small group tour
- Accommodation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
