Things to do in Papatowai, South Island: The Best Nature & Parks

January 19, 2022 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in Papatowai, New Zealand including Papatowai Beach, Purakaunui Falls Walk, McLean Falls, Lake Wilkie, King's Rock Walk.

1. Papatowai Beach

Papatowai Beach, Papatowai New Zealand
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Papatowai Beach

Reviewed By X8958YEpeterm - Invercargill, New Zealand

We visited Papatowai Beach on a rugged afternoon but that didn't takeaway from this fantastic place. Wild, rugged and a great place to visit.

2. Purakaunui Falls Walk

Purakaunui Falls Road, Catlins coastal area, Papatowai New Zealand +64 3-211 2400 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/7db61453b5d04c80afeb5eb63b227b2b.aspx
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Purakaunui Falls Walk

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

Reviewed By Weetbix7 - Wellington, New Zealand

These waterfalls are definitely worth the detour off the main road for. There is amble parking then a 10min walk into the falls. The path is wide and well maintained. There are glimpses of smaller versions of the falls as you walk along the path until you get to the main falls. Good view once you get there.

3. McLean Falls

Rewcastle Road Tautuku River in Catlins Conservation Park, Papatowai 9586 New Zealand http://waterfalls.co.nz/waterfalls-by-region/90-new-zealand-waterfalls/south-island/southland/223-mclean-falls
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

McLean Falls

Reviewed By chimayred - Durham, United States

A beautiful falls, easy to find the parking lot (which has a bathroom facility); about a 15-20 minute walk in, a bit strenuous toward the end. STairs are there but are dirt so they were very muddy. I’m not quite as stable as I used to be so I recommend a walking stick. BUt worth it. Really worth it. Much more attractive than the otherwise attractive Purakaunui falls....one of the nicer “small” falls I’ve seen.

4. Lake Wilkie

Chaslands Hwy, Papatowai 9586 New Zealand http://southlandnz.com/the-catlins/natural-attraction/lake-wilkie
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Lake Wilkie

Reviewed By 921AliA

In the right conditions this is fantastic, beautiful short walk to the lake, best when rata are flowering in January, and still and sunny for clearest reflections,

5. King's Rock Walk

Cross St, Papatowai 9586 New Zealand
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

King's Rock Walk

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