Curio Bay
New Zealand
Alternative stop: If tides allow, we may visit Cathedral Caves, a stunning pair of massive sea caverns accessible via a short forest and beach walk (entry fee applies).
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Curio Bay
Welcome to Curio Bay, a remarkably rugged and fiercely beautiful stretch of coastline located deep within The Catlins region at the absolute southern extremity of New Zealand's South Island. As you stand upon the viewing…
Listen in the app2The Jurassic Petrified Forest
Carefully make your way down the steps onto the coastal rock shelf. What appears at first glance to be a chaotic jumble of grooved stones is, upon closer inspection, a stunning biological anomaly. …
Listen in the app3Intricate Fossil Details
The true marvel of Curio Bay requires patience and acute observation. Do not merely walk over the rocks; bend down and analyze them. …
Listen in the app4Marine Ecology of the Rock Pools
While the ancient history is locked in stone, the crevices and depressions of the petrified forest teem with vital, contemporary marine life. Focus your attention on the countless rock pools scattered across the shelf,…
Listen in the app5The Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Hoiho)
Curio Bay commands global ecological importance as a vital breeding sanctuary for the Hoiho, or Yellow-Eyed Penguin. This remarkable bird holds the grim title of being one of the rarest penguin species on the planet, with a total…
Listen in the app6Porpoise Bay and Hector's Dolphins
Turning our gaze slightly northward from the petrified rock shelf, we overlook the sweeping, sandy crescent of Porpoise Bay. This beautiful, exposed beach presents a stark visual contrast to the dark, fossilized rock of Curio Bay. …
Listen in the app7Woven by the Wind: The Coastal Flora
Before we depart, take a moment to look away from the ocean and observe the vegetation clinging to the cliff tops. You will immediately notice a bizarre, structural deformity in the trees and shrubs. …
Listen in the app8Curio Bay
As we conclude our exploration of Curio Bay, allow the biting wind to serve as a final reminder of the awesome power of this environment. You have walked across the petrified remains of a world that existed millions of years…
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What is Curio Bay?
Curio Bay is a place in New Zealand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -46.6514, 169.1029 |
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