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Untouched Southland is known for its rare and unique wildlife and extensive national parks - you can expect tuatara, dolphins, whales and more.

Head to the Catlins to encounter some of the world's rarest wildlife - home to the Yellow-Eyed Penguin, Hookers Sea Lion, Hector's Dolphin (the smallest in the world), the Catlins offers the opportunity to see these magnificent animals up close in the wild whilst exploring lush rainforests, waterfalls, deserted beaches and massive caves. 

If you're a bird watcher, you'll be able to see Albatross, petrels and turns (as well as many other bird species) in Southland. Head to Stewart Island to view our national icon – the kiwi in the wild and be amazed by the predator-free Ulva Island where birdlife is abundant.

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