Each package includes
- YHA Accommodation - 2 nights pre-booked accommodation
- One day Catlins Tour with Bottom Bus
Tour itinerary
Day One - Dunedin
Arrive in Dunedin ...Dunedin is becoming increasingly popular as a mellow city nurturing a strong artsy side. If you can unglue yourself from the city's cafe scene, the raggedly shaped Otago Peninsula lies practically in Dunedin's backyard and is teeming with wildlife and outdoor activities.
Lonely Planet 2006
Overnight: YHA Dunedin, Stafford Gables
Day Two - Catlins Tour
Pick up from YHA Dunedin at 7.00am
Return to YHA Dunedin approx 7.30pm
This one-day tour features lots of stops at the main natural attractions in the Catlins allowing time for short walks. The Catlins is known for its harsh coastline dotted with stunning bays and beautiful bush and waterfalls inland. The wildlife however is the main feature of the trip - NZ sea-lions (our largest native mammal), Yellow-eyed Penguins, NZ fur seals and the rare Hector dolphins may be seen on any one day. In the summer months the dolphins are especially a treat - coming in close to shore at Porpoise Bay (neighbouring to Curio Bay), seen surfing in the waves amongst swimmers and surfers.
Your day on the Catlins Coaster is in a small group of less than twenty with a dedicated local guide opening up all the stories and detailed interpretation of the area, flora and fauna. The Curio Bay fossilised forest (over 180 million years in the making) is a special component of the tour with time allocated for a guided walk of this pre-Jurassic natural wonder.
Overnight: YHA Dunedin, Stafford Gables
Day Three - Dunedin
Spend the day exploring more of Dunedin's cafe scene or outdoor activities, before settling in for an extended stay or heading out of town.
Tour ends after 2 nights accommodation at YHA Dunedin, Stafford Gables.
Tour departures
- The Catlins Coaster runs daily in summer (December to April)
- Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday in off-peak (Sept, Oct, Nov, May)
- By arrangement (min two) winter (Jun, Jul, Aug)
What to bring
Wear walking shoes, bring a day pack with warm clothing and jacket. Lunch can be purchased from the Curio Bay Camp shop or bring your own. Morning tea/snacks are available from the Invercargill museum cafe. Bring plenty of film!
Package price
Prices are valid through to 30 September 2009
Twin - NZ$220
Multi share - NZ$205
Prices are per person and include all prebooked accommodation, transport and Catlins Coaster tour. Please note meals and optional activities are not included in the price of the tour.
Cancellations and amendments
Once the package has commenced no portion of the package is refundable, for whatever reason.
- Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to proposed date of arrival in New Zealand will be entitled to a refund less a cancellation fee of NZ$50 per person.
- Cancellations received in the period which is between 2 and 7 days prior to proposed date of arrival in New Zealand shall be entitled to a refund less a cancellation fee of NZ$100 per person.
- Cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to proposed date of arrival or less than 48 hours prior to start date of the package shall not be entitled to a refund.
- It is recommended that all passengers have comprehensive travel insurance.
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YHA New Zealand responsibility
In organising these packages, YHA New Zealand is acting as a package organiser. YHA New Zealand does not operate the air, sea and land transport in these packages and does not accept responsibility for any act or omission on the part of those actually performing these services.
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