Catlins Coast - NZ
The Catlins Coast is a 1900 km² area of natural significance in the southeastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. Much of the Catlins largely sandstone and mudstone geology began forming over 150 million years ago; the petrified forest at Curio Bay dating back to 160 million years ago. The petrified remains are related to modern day New Zealand flora such as the kauri tree.
With its 100 km of coastline the Catlins includes the southernmost tip of the mainland of New Zealand, boasting New Zealand fur seals (kekeno in Maori), Hooker's sea lion (whakahao) and the rare yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) as part of its native fauna.
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