Curio Guide

6 Stops / Walking

Welcome to the Curioguide. This walking tour showcases the best places to view wildlife and enjoy the scenery of Tumu Toka, Curio Bay.

So why is Curio Bay so special? Where else in the world can you visit a Jurassic period petrified forest alongside a living forest, view rare and endangered species and enjoy a range of recreational activities in a spectacular, unspoiled setting by the sea?

Enjoy your tour. And remember to leave only footprints, and take only photographs.

1. Tumu Toka Living Forest

A living legacyOnce grazed as part of a sheep and cattle farm, the Tumu Toka Living Forest became a reserve...

2. Petrified Forest

A Jurassic legacyWhat you see here are the fossilised remains of a Jurassic period forest.

3. Penguin Walk

The best view of our native yellow-eyed penguinsLocal community groups are passionate about protecting the future of the hoiho (yellow-eyed...

4. Porpoise Bay

Home to the rare and endangered Hector's dolphinPorpoise Bay offers safe swimming from a beautiful sandy beach.

5. Campground

Where curious travellers from near and far pitch their tentsCurio Bay campground offers a unique camping experience in a rugged...

6. The Headland - A Great Viewing Spot

The best views of Tumu Toka (Curio Bay) and beyondLooking out from this headland many years ago, you may have...