These 22 metre falls on the Tautuku River in the Catlins Conservation Park are often described as the most spectacular in the region.
Rewcastle Road,
Chaslands
The 22 metre McLean Falls on the Tautuku River in the Catlins Conservation Park are often described as the most spectacular in the region. The 40 minute return walk to the falls, though uphill, is not too steep and very pleasant, passing through a variety of forest trees and shrubs.
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Department of Conservation
Last modified
Thu 6 Aug 2020
- Activities
- Natural Attraction
- Free Things to Do
- Outdoor Activities
- Sightseeing
- Less than half day
- Family Friendly
- Scenic Photo Point
- Scenic Attraction
- Self-Guided
- Walking & Tramping
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At Papatowai, tucked away in the Catlins, is a green house truck that's the studio of artist-craftsman-tinkerer extraordinaire Blair Somerville.
Enjoy this location in the Catlins District, all year round and in all weathers.
This walk is suitable for all age groups and provides plenty of variety. It is easy walking, taking around 20 minutes return.
Horse and coach teams once forded the river below the present bridge and you will follow the same route to the beach.
Three kilometres out of Papatowai, a short gravel road leads to sweeping Tautuku Bay, which can be viewed from on high at the Florence Hill Lookout.
