The Catlins, which was something of a tourist backwater in pre-Covid times, is enjoying a surge in travellers as Kiwis discover (or rediscover) their own country. The Catlins is the area between Balclutha and Invercargill, along the southeast coast. It’s the alternative to the main highway running west from Balclutha to Gore, then south to Invercargill. Along our way, my … [Read more...] about If you like to explore the gentle outdoors, the Catlins is the place for you