The moment I came out of the bush I realized why it is called Golden Bay. The colour of the sand.

Driving through Bayview Llighthouse is on the right. Looks rather like a Racecourse Observation tower.

Punakāiki Marine Reserve surrounds the pancake rocks and blowholes at Dolomite Point.

Nugget Point is a stunning coastal gem located in the Catlins. Brilliant walking up to the lighthouse.

One of my favorite places. Seeing all the colors of the evaporating settling ponds,

12 species of Albatross and great Fish & Chips. What more could a man want?

19th century approx. 20 ships were wrecked before lighthouse was built. Visit the Seal Colony.

Castlepoint's beach has been home since 1872 to an historic annual horse race

Māori flattened the summit to make shelters and Kumara storage Pits.

Controversial during construction, the lighthouse saved lives from 1881 till today so was worth it.

A unique place where you can see The Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea collide.

It's situated on a sandstone headland with spectacular 360-degree views.

Portland Island Lighthouse, off Mahia Peninsula, is a historic beacon guiding ships since 1878.

World-famous Hot Water Beach on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula