The Catlins part 2

The next day we started back on the road to finish our time in the Catlins. First stop, McLean Falls, a 22 meter waterfall on the Tautuku River. If you look closely in this first photo, you can see me kneeling at the foot of the falls.

Along the road, we enjoyed stunning views of the southern countryside.

We followed the signs for Jack's Blowhole, our next stop.

 After climbing the trail up a pretty large hill, we were rewarded with a lovely cliffside view at the top.

The trail to the blowhole runs right along the coast.

Don't really know who Jack is.

The best shot I could get down into the blowhole.

A swing on the beach? Thanks, I think I will!

The next part of the drive took us right along the ocean:

The little rental car that we drove around in:

Our final stop in the Catlins area was at Nugget Point, one of the most iconic landforms on the Otago coast.

At the end of the steep headland stands a lighthouse that was built in 1869.

Surrounding the cliff and lighthouse are rocky islets.

We caught a sea lion swimming in the foamy sea (unfortunately you can't see it in this photo).

The Catlins have been one of my favorite parts of New Zealand. The landscape is stunning, the views beautiful, the countryside quiet and low-key. After two days in this natural landscape, we returned to "city life" in Dunedin. More to come.