Tokanui

A community in eastern South Island, Tokanui is a gateway to Invercargill. It’s also nestled in the Catlins, making it a coastal location great for beach activities. Outdoor buffs should visit the nearby Catlins Conservation Park. It’s home to luscious waterfalls, deep forests, a rocky coastline, and marine life. As such, the region is great to visit if you want to a cinematic element to accompany your activities like hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and kayaking. For boating and bird watching, visit the park’s Pounawea Estuary, where you’ll find some of the region’s native birds. For marine life, check out Curio Bay. It’s home to fossilized remains of an ancient forest and also a vibrant marine life. These outdoor elements make Tokanui an interesting place to visit, so be sure to check it out.