Nugget Point

Located at the northern end of the Catlins coast, along the road from Kaka Point, this steep headland has a lighthouse at its tip, surrounded by rocky islets (The Nuggets).

The point is home to many seabirds, including penguins, gannets and royal spoonbills, and a large breeding colony of fur seals.

Roaring Bay, on the south coast of the tip of Nugget Point, is home to a small colony of yellow-eyed penguins.

[1] Nugget Point had been considered a significant danger in particular to small vessels trading along the coast to the Clutha River.

Nugget Point is advertised as a side trip from the Southern Scenic Route, with the main attractions being two easy 20-minute return walks, one to the viewing platform next to the lighthouse, the other to Roaring Bay.

Looking down at Nugget Point and The Nuggets from viewing platform next to the lighthouse.
View along path towards Nugget Point lighthouse. Rocky islets (The Nuggets) can be seen beyond the lighthouse.