More Catlins Capers

Given we sped through the Catlins in order to catch a good weather window for Stewart Island,  we felt it necessary to backtrack and come back to this beautiful part of the world.
We based ourselves at the association  campground at Niagara, and prepared an epic picnic for an epic day.
We headed out at 9.30am and made it back to camp at 5.30pm and in between, we:
- walked to McLeans Falls through a beautiful bush track
- visited Lake Wilkie, just off the main road
- walked into see Purakaunui Falls
- visited Cannibal Bay, where we saw seal lions
- walked out to the Lighthouse at Nugget Point
- had afternoon tea on a beach between Nugget and Kaka Point
Some of the roads were a bit hair raising.   Very, very narrow,  gravel,  with a drop off on one side.  You held your breath hoping that no one came the other way!
Cannibal Bay was a highlight, we got to see a massive bull sea lion walking out of the water and up the beach. Wow, it was huge and it was stunning to watch.
Nugget Point was magic, too.  Such a stunning view from out there, and on the way, you could see baby seals play in a little pool down below.
Made it home pretty worn out, but had an awesome Catlins experience.  Hope to get to Curio Bay in the morning.
PB managed to find ANOTHER  painted rock in our campground in Niagara!  This one from Marton!