Things to Do in Balclutha

• Fishing
  The Clutha is one of New Zealand's best brown-trout rivers, and is reputed to have the highest given number of fish per kilometre of any river in New Zealand. Taking any of several roads which radiate from the town, an angler can be making a cast in under half an hour.
• The Catlins
  Wildlife such as native yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the rare Hector's dolphins are a highlight of this beautiful wilderness area. The forest is also home to many native birds, including fantails, tuis, bellbirds and grey warblers.
• Walks
  There are some lovely walks through the Catlins that explore the area's remote beaches and rich rainforest. The visitor centre has brochures with details of the tracks, and there are also guided eco tours run by Catlins Wildlife Trackers.
• Nugget Point
  Some 30km south-east of Balclutha, this windswept peninsula with its historic lighthouse (dating to 1870) is home to southern fur seals, native sealions, elephant seals and yellow-eyed penguins. There are also numerous seabirds, including gannets and shags.