Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way)
Overview
Venture into the rugged beauty of the Catlins on this full-day, one- way small group tour from Te Anau to Dunedin. Delight in the dramatic seascapes, ancient forests, and rare wildlife as you explore one of New Zealand’s untouched regions. Enjoy guided storytelling, scenic stops, and a relaxed pace throughout the journey. Key highlights include the fossilized forest at Curio Bay, a whimsical lunch stop at the Lost Gypsy Caravan, and breathtaking views at Nugget Point Lighthouse. With a maximum of 15 guests, this tour offers an intimate experience in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
- Small group experience with a maximum of 15 guests
- Guided exploration of Curio Bay, Purakaunui Falls, and Nugget Point
- Lunch stop at Papatowai with a visit to the Lost Gypsy Caravan
- Includes water, snacks, and drop-off at your accommodation in Dunedin
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Hotel Drop off in Dunedin (central locations only)
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Hotel pickup in Te Anau (Select locations only)
- Lunch Opportunity to purchase at own expense
- Accommodation
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (94 Te Anau Terrace). 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 15 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 10 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.
94 Te Anau Terrace
Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Dunedin
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Invercargill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Curio Bay
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Papatowai
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Purakaunui Falls Walk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nugget Point Lighthouse
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Dunedin (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
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
- 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.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own).
- Hotel Drop off in Dunedin (central locations only).
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person.
- Hotel pickup in Te Anau (Select locations only).
- Lunch. Opportunity to purchase at own expense.
- Accommodation.
- Restroom on board.
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 Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way) 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 Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way) 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
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Hotel Drop off in Dunedin (central locations only)
- Space for luggage - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Hotel pickup in Te Anau (Select locations only)
- LunchOpportunity to purchase at own expense
- Accommodation
- Restroom on board
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
- Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
- Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
