We had a break from Wanaka and took a trip down to the Catlins Coast which is at the southern most tip of New Zealand…there is nothing after that until you hit Antarctica…

The place is full of wildlife…I finally got to see some Penguins (they are tiny and well clumsy) and Seals (lazy – just sleep on the beach all day) and Sea Lions (big mean dog/bear like brutes but this didnt stop some stupid tourists going way too close) and the end of the rainbow (no treasure sadly)

We went on some great and relaxing long walks on the beaches and around the coastline. It kind off reminded me of Wales or Cornwall until I noticed the many palm trees dotted around and the 2.5m long 300kg Sea Lions…