Local Balclutha Activities
Balclutha is on the banks of the Clutha River and is the Gateway to the Catlins Coast and Southern Scenic Route. Take in Kaka Point which is a seaside destination with patrolled beaches in summer. Its long white-sand beaches are great and you can explore the local wildlife and spectacular scenery. Also visit the rocky outcrop at Nugget Point Lighthouse with its dramatic sweeping views.
Experience wildlife such as yellow-eyed (hoiho) penguins, fur seals, and Hooker's sea lions in their natural surroundings. Sea birds and native birds are seen  throughout the district. Bush walks, waterfalls, the Petrified Forest, Cathedral Caves, sea and ocean views are all to be seen on the Southern scenic route through Catlins.
Some activities of the area:
- View the sea lions at Surat Bay
- Walk along Cannibal Bay, historical Maori site
- Kaka Point Township Â
- Nugget Lighthouse Reserve:Â view the rocky rugged outcrops
- Jacks Bay:Â beach and walkway to the Blow Hole
- Catlins River Walk:Â up to 5 hours long; you can freedom walk or be dropped off and picked up at the other end
- Purakaunui Falls:Â 10-minute walk with 2 lookouts
- Florence Hill Lookout:Â look over the beautiful Tautuku Beach
- Tautuku Estuary Board Walk:Â fern bird habitat
- Cathedral Caves:Â a natural wonder
- MacLean Falls:Â forest walking in the Catlins, surrounded by birds
- Niagara Falls:Â seeing is believing
- Curio Bay:Â a great place to see Hector's dolphins
- Petrified Forest from the Jurassic Age at Curio Bay
- Seal Colony:Â fur seals at Nugget Point Lighthouse, 15-minute drive
- Bush walks:Â numerous throughout the Catlins District
- Blowhole:Â view at Jacks BayÂ
- View Fossil Forest at Curio Bay, exposed at low tide
- Tautuku Bay:Â 15-minute forest walk, Outdoor Education Centre
- Nugget Point:Â lighthouse built in 1869
- Peggydale: large variety of souvenirs, NZ knitwear, sheepskins, licensed cafÃÆ'©, 3km south of Balclutha
- Clutha River: walking, boating and fishing the Clutha