Petrified Forest Curio Bay
633 Reviews
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
About the Business
Curio Bay/Porpoise Bay: Catlins coastal area | Hector’s dolphins/papakanua, marine wildlife and the fossilised remains of an ancient forest can be seen at Curio and Porpoise bays, on the southern coastline near Invercargill.
Contacts
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25 Mair Road, Curio Bay 9884
Hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Emma Collins
22.10.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Amazing place, easy way to spend plenty of hours soaking up the wonders and beauty! Highly recommend to all to check it out.
Sten Hagen
25.09.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
We really enjoyed watching the penguins come home at dusk. We saw 4 from the perfectly located viewing platforms. Binoculars recommended, since you should only watch them from distance.
Robert Side
11.09.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Great experience, wonderful spot. We didn’t see the penguins, we were too early, but plan to return at dusk one day.
Karen C
11.09.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Nice quiet beach. View of the old petrified forest visible trace of the forest. This is also a penguin sanctuary and they close at 5pm as the penguins begin to make their way back to the shore.
Collin van Rooyen
03.09.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Great view and experience. Access and parking is good.
Gretchen H
28.08.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Some petrified trees are visible even at high tide, so don't let that deter you! Our timing was about as bad as possible (arrived 15 minutes before high tide) but still saw several petrified logs. If the tide and wildlife conditions allow, I recommend going onto the beach rather than just staying on the viewing platform. Some of the trees aren't obvious until you're basically right on top of them.
Peter Kok
25.08.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Around 8 pm (January) you can watch on the viewing platform the Yellow-eyed penguin coming out of the sea towards their burrow. Unfortunately it is not going well with these penguins. Only three are left at this please!
Judy Albrey
17.08.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
Disappointed nothing open at visitor center and toilets locked so just old old ones to use shame as lots of people arrived while we were there
sachithri kapilaratne
01.08.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
The fossils of the forest is mind blowing. The big waves that hit the rocks is thrilling. Make sure to check low tide times as water started rising really quickly. No luck with the penguins for us as it's nesting season.
Yuan Z
22.07.2023
Petrified Forest Curio Bay
An interesting place to explore! We saw a yellow-eyed penguin!!!
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25 Mair Road, Curio Bay 9884
Petrified Forest Curio Bay